FMoH&SW is a world class Government Institution that ensures a healthy Nigeria through the provision of effective healthcare facilities and humanitarian services
To reduce the morbidity and mortality due communicable diseases to the bearest minimum, having minimal prevalence of non-communicable diseases, meet global target on the elimination and eradication of diseases, and significantly increase the life expectancy and quality of life of Nigerians.
To develop and implement policies and programmes as well as undertake other necessary actions that will strengthen the national health system to be able to deliver effective, efficient and affordable health services that foster improved health status of Nigerians, to serve as the engine for the pursuit of accelerated economic growth and sustained development.
Our mandate as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is to ensures high-quality healthcare and vital services for a healthy Nigeria. It upholds global standards of excellence, striving for a prosperous nation through effective programs and assistance.
The Hon. Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa has reiterated the federal government's determination to put more financial commitments to health institutions of learning in the country.
Coordinating Minister, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the adoption, design, and coordinated strategy for the improvement of health outcomes.
President Bola Tinubu (GCFR) has approved the appointment of Prof. John Okeniyi as Chief Medical Director of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife Osun State, for an initial term of four (4) years with effect from 24 August 2023.
National Health Insurance Scheme is a body set up by Decree 35, of 1999 (now Act 35) operating as Public Private Partnership and directed at providing accessible, affordable and qualitative healthcare for all Nigerians.
Know MoreWe provide a network of services, benefits, and resources to empower the healthcare community in Nigeria to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of primary health care delivery. We aim to create healthy communities across Nigeria and make health and wellbeing a priority for everyone, especially the most vulnerable.
Know MoreThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) is the national public health institute with the mandate to lead the preparedness, detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
Know MoreTo protect and promote the public health by instituting an effective and efficient regulatory system that ensures only the right quality Food, Drugs and other regulated products are manufactured, exported, imported, advertised, distributed, sold, and used.
Know MoreTo conduct research into diseases of public health importance in Nigeria and develop structures for the dissemination of research findings while providing the enabling environment and facilities for health research and training in cooperation with the federal and state ministries of health
Know MoreTo apply appropriate modern science and technological resources to stimulate local production of drugs through effective collaboration with the industry and experts within and outside Nigeria, to develop herbal and phytomedicines to pilot state of commercialization and quality standards for phytomedicine;
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This program aims to reduce the burden of malaria in Nigeria through measures such as distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets, indoor residual spraying, and provision of effective antimalarial drugs.
This program focuses on ensuring that all citizens, especially children, receive immunizations against vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio, tuberculosis, measles, and hepatitis.
This program aims to prevent, control, and treat tuberculosis in Nigeria by promoting early detection, providing free diagnosis and treatment, and raising awareness about the disease.
This program focuses on preventing the transmission of HIV/AIDS, providing antiretroviral therapy to infected individuals, offering counseling and support services, and raising awareness about the disease and its prevention.
This program promotes access to and use of family planning methods, offering contraceptive services, education, and counseling to help individuals and couples make informed choices about their reproductive health.
This program aims to prevent and control cancer in Nigeria through initiatives such as cancer screening, early detection, treatment, and palliative care services.
This program focuses on addressing mental health issues by providing access to mental health services, psychiatric medications, counseling, and awareness campaigns to reduce stigma surrounding mental illnesses.
This program seeks to reduce maternal and child mortality rates by improving access to high-quality antenatal care, skilled delivery services, postnatal care, and immunizations for both mothers and infants.
This program aims to reduce malnutrition rates by promoting exclusive breastfeeding, providing nutritional supplements to children in need, and offering education on proper nutrition practices.
This program aims to reduce malnutrition rates by promoting exclusive breastfeeding, providing nutritional supplements to children in need, and offering education on proper nutrition practices.
This program focuses on improving oral health in Nigeria by providing access to oral health care services, promoting oral hygiene practices, and raising awareness about common dental diseases.
This program addresses the growing burden of diabetes in Nigeria by promoting adoption of healthy lifestyles, early detection, management, and treatment of diabetes.
This program aims to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes by providing emergency obstetric care, training healthcare providers, and raising awareness about the importance of skilled maternal healthcare services.