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2025 World Hepatitis Day: FG Launches Bold 365 Project to Eliminate Hepatitis by 2030
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has launched a nationwide hepatitis elimination campaign tagged “Project 365” to tackle the country’s overwhelming hepatitis B and C burden and move towards elimination by 2030. The initiative was officially announced during a ministerial press briefing…
FG Unveils SPARC App to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance, Enhance Rational Prescribing Across Health Sector
Nigeria Goes Live on the SPARC App Abuja, Nigeria – In a bold step towards strengthening Nigeria’s fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), the Federal Government has officially launched the Surveillance and Prescribing Support for Antimicrobial Stewardship Resource Capacity Building (SPARC) App, a cutting-edge digital platform developed to promote responsible prescribing…
Coordinating Minister of Health Congratulates Professor Ibrahim Abubakar on Appointment as UCL Vice-Provost (Health)
Abuja – Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Abubakar on his appointment as the new Vice-Provost (Health) at University College London (UCL). Describing the appointment as a proud moment for Nigeria and a strategic boost to UCL’s global health leadership,…
FG Launches Maiden National Self-Care Day, Urges Nigerians to Prioritize Personal Health
The Federal Government has commemorated Nigeria’s maiden National Self-Care Day, calling on citizens to take greater responsibility for their own health and wellbeing through daily personal health practices. Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister for Health & Social Welfare asserted during the ministerial press briefing in Abuja on Thursday; emphasizing…
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Eliminate Pediatric HIV, Expand PMTCT Coverage
...as First Lady, Health Minister, Global Partners Call for Accelerated Action at National HIV Health Sector Symposium Abuja, Nigeria –The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to ending pediatric HIV in Nigeria and scaling up access to Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services, as it led stakeholders at the National…
FG Inaugurates National Technical Working Group on Front-of-Pack Labelling to Curb NCDs
In a strategic move to curb the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated the National Technical Working Group on Front-of-Pack Labelling (NTWG-FOPL). The group is tasked with designing labelling strategies that empower Nigerians to make healthier dietary choices.…
FG Partners with Achievers University, FMC Owo to Boost Medical Training, Tackle Health Workforce Shortage
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health workforce through strategic public, and private partnerships as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Achievers University, Owo and, the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo, Ondo State. The MoU allows…
FG Launches National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance to cushion Public Health, Environmental Safety
In a landmark move to enhance public health security and environmental protection, the Federal Government on Monday officially launched the National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance in Nigeria. The launch, held in Abuja, was organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and brings Nigeria one step closer…
Health Minister Pays Surprise Visit to FMC Abuja After Outcome of Viral Video Investigation, Orders Additional Emergency Care Reforms
Following the release of the report of the investigative panel he ordered in response to a viral video that sparked public outrage over poor emergency service delivery at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako paid an unannounced assessment…