About Us

FMOH&SW Purpose

OUR PURPOSE

The Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, Nigeria is a world class Government Institution that ensures a healthy Nigeria through the provision of effective healthcare facilities and humanitarian services.

Guided by our vision, mission, and mandate, we strive to create a robust healthcare system that ensures accessible, affordable, and qualitative health care for every citizen. Through strategic policies, innovative programs, and strong partnerships, FMOH&SW is committed to advancing public health, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, and promoting social welfare across the nation.

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Our Vision

To reduce morbidity and mortality due to communicable diseases to the bearest minimum, having minimal prevalence of non-communicable diseases, meeting global targets on the elimination and eradication of diseases, and significantly increasing the expectancy and quality of life of Nigerians.

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Our Mission

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.

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Our Mandate

Our mandate as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is to save lives, reduce both physical and financial burdens, and produce health for all Nigerians .

PROF. MUHAMMAD ALI

PATE, CON

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare

DR. IZIAQ ADEKUNLE SALAKO

Hon. Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare

DAJU KACHOLLOM S. mni

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

MINISTERial 4-POINT AGENDA

Improve Governance

Enhancing leadership, transparency, coordination, and accountability across all levels of the health system.

Population Health Outcomes:

Delivering better health results for Nigerians by strengthening primary healthcare, reducing disease burden, and increasing access to essential services.