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As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Oral Health Day, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening policies and programmes that will improve and promote oral healthcare across Nigeria.Speaking during the commemoration ceremony with the theme: ‘A…

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has called for the full integration of diaspora health assets into national and global health strategies, noting that the Nigerian health professionals in diaspora, estimated at not less than 150,000 globally, represents a reservoir of skills, knowledge, networks,…

-Eight Preventive Oncology Clinics operational The Federal Government has unveiled two landmark national policy documents aimed at strengthening cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment in Nigeria, as part of renewed efforts to curb the rising burden of cancer nationwide. The policies were unveiled on Wednesday in Abuja by the…

PROTOCOLS.It gives me a great pleasure to be part of this occasion of the launch of this initiative tagged SightQuest Nigeria; a 10-year programme by the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International to invest in inclusive Eye Health Services in an initial five states but expected to eventually scale up to…

PROTOCOLGentlemen of the press, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to address you on this unique occasion of the commemoration of the 2026 World Cancer Day. As you all know, today, February 4, 2026 marks another World Cancer Day, which provides an opportunity for health leaders, policymakers and stakeholders…

Middle: Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate CON, the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, surrounded by major stakeholders including the DG/CEO NIPRD, National Coordinator PVAC and Professor Kevin Grimes, Co-Director of SPARK Global.

Abuja — The Federal Government of Nigeria, working with global and local partners, has intensified efforts to strengthen translational research across Africa, emphasising that the continent must urgently shift from being a source of extracted data to a driver of scientific innovation, health solutions and economic growth. The call was…

1st February 2026 CLARIFICATION ON RECENT EVENTS REGARDING THE CASE OF LATE IFUNANYA LUCY NWANGENE We wish to address the circulating discussion on social media concerning the unfortunate case of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, who tragically passed away due to neurotoxic complications following a snake bite on January 31, 2026.…

Middle: The Permanent Secretary, represented by Dr. Dogara Okara, STA To his Right: Mrs. Yusuf Olufowobi - Adeola, Director/ Head, Food & Drug Services Department FMoHSW To her Right: Dr. Paul Okhakhu, Director National Cosmetics Safety Management Programme FMoHSW Surrounded by other Stakeholders & Development Partners