Olikoye Ransome-Kuti

Olikoye Ransome-Kuti (30 December 1927 – 1 June 2003) was a Nigerian paediatrician, public health advocate, and Minister of Health. He was internationally recognized for his contributions to primary health care and child survival programmes. Quotes "The continuation of the conspiracy of silence during what is a monumental catastrophe is no less than criminal." Olikoye Ransome-Kuti speaking on breaking the silence surrounding HIV/AIDS in Nigeria "I have seen $300 million presidential palaces and $350 million cathedrals in the midst of ill-health, poverty and destitution in various African countries." Olikoye Ransome-Kuti speaking on misplaced government priorities in Africa "Only $12 out of every $100 contributed by donors eventually gets to HIV patients in most African countries." Olikoye Ransome-Kuti discussing accountability in international health funding "Primary health care is the foundation on which an effective national health system must be built." Olikoye Ransome-Kuti speaking on the importance of primary health care External links Category:1927 births Category:2003 deaths Category:Nigerian physicians Category:Public health Category:Health ministers