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FG Moves to Curb Rising Cancer Burden, Unveils Nationwide Free Screening Programme The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to address the growing cancer burden in Nigeria with the launch of a nationwide free cancer screening programme aimed at early detection and reduction of cancer-related deaths. The Honourable Minister of…

-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

…Inaugurate National Cosmetics Safety Management Technical Working Group The Federal Government, in collaboration with development partners, has taken a decisive step to protect Nigerians from the growing public health risks posed by unsafe cosmetic products with the inauguration of the National Cosmetics Safety Management Technical Working Group (NCSM-TWG). The Technical…