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FG Strengthens Patient Safety Systems, Targets Safer Care for Nigerians Living with NCDs
Abuja, 18 September 2026 – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening clinical governance and patient safety systems across Nigeria’s health institutions, with a renewed focus on ensuring safe, coordinated and quality care for people living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
FG Moves to Accelerate Digital Health Transformation with National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office
-Inaugurates Steering Committee on NHTDAO. Abuja, September 16, 2026 – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating digital transformation in Nigeria’s health sector through effective coordination, standardisation and integration of health technology and data systems. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle…
FG, Katsina Launch 15 Ambulances, 238 Tricycles, General Hospital
……FG Donates 3 Additional Ambulances to the State 16 September, 2026-The Federal Government and Katsina State Government have strengthened emergency healthcare delivery in the state with the launch of 15 Advanced Life Support Ambulances, 238 tricycle ambulances and commissioning of the General Hospital, Charanchi. The interventions, unveiled on Tuesday in…
FG Flags Off Incentives to Boost Maternal, Newborn Care Utilization, Reduce Maternal and Neonatal Mortality
Abuja, September 14, 2026 — The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths in Nigeria with the official flag-off of incentives designed to increase the utilisation of maternal and newborn healthcare services under the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMI). The initiative, launched at…
FG COMMENDS LOCAL PRODUCTION OF NEXT-GENERATION MOSQUITO NETS, STRENGTHENS MALARIA CONTROL
10 SEPTEMBER 2026 — The Federal Government has welcomed the commencement of operations by Health Textiles Nigeria FZE, a new local manufacturing facility producing next-generation insecticide-treated mosquito nets, describing the development as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen malaria prevention and local manufacturing of essential health products. The…
FG MOVES TO DECRIMINALISE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AS FEC APPROVES MINISTRY’S POSITION
— Salako Says Reform Will Replace Punishment with Care, Support and Timely Intervention ABUJA, 10 SEPTEMBER 2026: The Federal Government has taken a major step towards the decriminalisation of attempted suicide in Nigeria, following the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of the position of the Federal Ministry of…
FG Deploys 3 ATLS, 1 BLS, 9 Tricycle Ambulances, to Strengthen Emergency Medical Services in Ogun
…Minister Warns Against Misuse of Ambulances, Promises Action on Alleged Unprofessional Practices at FMC Abeokuta 4 September 2026: The Federal Government has deployed 13 ambulances to strengthen emergency medical services and improve access to timely, life-saving care across Ogun State. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr…
FG Launches National Community Food Bank Initiative in South-South, Calls for State-Level Replication
4 September,2026 -The Federal Government has launched the National Community Food Bank Initiative in the South-South geopolitical zone, with the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, calling on state and local governments to replicate the initiative to strengthen food security and improve nutrition among vulnerable…
FG FLAGS OFF NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT(ATLS) AMBULANCES, TRICYCLES TO STRENGTHEN EMERGENCY CARE
…Takes Riyom General Hospital as JUTH Outpost Riyom, Plateau State, 31 August 2026: The Federal Government has begun distributing Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and tricycle ambulances nationwide to strengthen emergency medical response and improve access to timely healthcare, especially in rural and underserved communities. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry…