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FG Convenes High-Level Dialogue on Power in Health Sector, 09 -10 September 2025
President Tinubu to Attend as Special Guest of Honour | Exhibition Participation Open Abuja, Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power, will host a 2-day National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector…
FG, Gombe State Sign MoU On Taking Over of General Hospital Kumo, As Federal Medical Centre Kumo
Abuja – The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gombe State Government on the taking over of General Hospital Kumo as Federal Medical Centre Kumo; with a view to expanding access to quality healthcare. The signing ceremony, held recently in Abuja, was presided over by…
FG Unveils Strategic Plan, Code of Ethics to Intensify Evidence-Based Traditional Medicine in Nigeria
The Federal Government has pledged deeper investments, stronger regulation, and international collaboration to strengthen the evidence base for traditional medicine in Nigeria, as part of efforts to integrate indigenous health practices into the national healthcare system. Speaking at the commemoration of the 2025 African Traditional Medicine Day in Abuja on…
Nigeria’s Public Health System Strengthened and Repositioned for the 21st century
Under the steady-handed leadership of H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, @officialABAT, our public health system is being strengthened, repositioned, and equipped for a 21st century that is certain to continue ushering in various levels of globalized health threats and emergencies, which our nation, at all levels of government, will…
Biotechnology Research Agency, OFAB Rallies Health Officials on Agricultural Biotechnology, GMO to Boost Food Security, Public Health
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to deploying safe, science-driven biotechnology to strengthen Nigeria’s food security and improve public health, as top officials and stakeholders converged in Abuja on Wednesday for a sensitization workshop on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their products. The workshop, hosted by the National Biotechnology…
Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako is part of the delegation on the state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to Brazil.
According to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the visit is the "restart of Nigeria-Brazil relationship" Both presidents demonstrated an inspiring brotherhood and an uncommon commitment to strengthened South-South cooperation for the benefit of the two countries. During the high level bilateral interaction, of ministers and senior government officials, it…
FG To Host National Policy Dialogue on Healthcare Financing, Universal Health Coverage Abuja, Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW), is set to convene a High-level National Policy Dialogue under the theme: “Reimagining the Future of Health Financing in Nigeria.” It is scheduled to hold 1st - 4th September, 2025. The Dialogue brings together senior government officials, policymakers, development partners, civil…
FG SUBSIDISES COST OF KIDNEY DIALYSIS IN FEDERAL HOSPITALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
NORTHWEST NOT EXCLUDED In a significant move to save lives, reduce both physical and financial suffering, especially amongst vulnerable Nigerians; the Federal Government has approved a new subsidy scheme to ease the cost of dialysis for patients. The price per dialysis session under the subsidy scheme, is now N12,000 as…
Health Ministry Boosts Capacity of Staff With Service-Wise GPT Knowledge
-Entrenches digital transformation In furtherance of its commitment to digital transformation aimed at enhancing and sustaining efficient service delivery to Nigerians, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare recently exposed some of its staff to embracing Service-Wise GPT. Speaking during the training session, held recently inside the ICT smart…