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Health Minister Pays Surprise Visit to FMC Abuja After Outcome of Viral Video Investigation, Orders Additional Emergency Care Reforms
Following the release of the report of the investigative panel he ordered in response to a viral video that sparked public outrage over poor emergency service delivery at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako paid an unannounced assessment…
FG Inaugurates NHIA Governing Council, Unveils Agenda for Universal Health Coverage, Sustainable Health Financing
ABUJA – The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), declaring the agency a central pillar in Nigeria’s drive to reduce the financial burden of healthcare on citizens and, achieve universal health coverage. The inauguration ceremony, held in Abuja on Friday, was…
FG Commissions Multi-Specialty Complex, Unveil Landmark Health Projects at FMC Keffi
Keffi, Nasarawa State – In a bold move to strengthen tertiary healthcare delivery in the North Central region, the Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday commissioned a state-of-the-art Multi-Specialty Complex and other critical healthcare infrastructure at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi. The commissioning ceremony, led by the Honourable Minister…
FG Reappoints Health Records Registrar, Tasks Board on Full Digital Compliance, Standards Alignment
The Federal Government has reappointed Alhaji Babagana Mustapha as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN), with a directive to deepen digital reforms and ensure alignment of professional training with national healthcare standards. Presenting the official letter of reappointment on behalf of…
2nd PEN-Plus Conference in Africa: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Severe NCDs in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its strong commitment to combating the rising burden of severe non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country and across Africa as it hosted the 2nd International Conference on PEN-Plus in Africa (ICPPA 2025) from July 8 to 10 in Abuja. Delivering the keynote address,…
Congratulatory Message Pate Receives Honoris Causa, Doctor of Science From Federal University, Kashere
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare proudly congratulates the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate on the conferment of the Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa by the Federal University Kashere, Gombe State. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Professor Pate’s unwavering…
FG Champions Public, Private Partnership in Healthcare as Dr. Salako Visits Everight Diagnostics
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships (PPP) in the health sector, in alignment with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This commitment was reaffirmed during an official visit by the Honourable Minister of…
Government of Republic of Nigeria appoints Ministerial Global Envoy for addressing Antimicrobial Resistance
Government of Republic of Nigeria appoints Ministerial Global Envoy for addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Dr Ayoade Alakija, FIND Board Chair, appointed as Ministerial Global Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Dr Alakija will leverage her expertise and global health leadership network to champion a One Health approach and the role of diagnostics…
PRESS RELEASE: Nigeria to Host 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2026
PRESS RELEASE Nigeria to Host 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2026 Abuja, Nigeria| 1st July 2025 Nigeria will host the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on 29th – 30th June 2026 in Abuja. This marks the first time the conference will take…