Press Release
Congratulatory Message Pate Receives Honoris Causa, Doctor of Science From Federal University, Kashere
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare proudly congratulates the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate on the conferment of the Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) Honoris Causa by the Federal University Kashere, Gombe State. This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Professor Pate’s unwavering…
FG Champions Public, Private Partnership in Healthcare as Dr. Salako Visits Everight Diagnostics
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships (PPP) in the health sector, in alignment with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. This commitment was reaffirmed during an official visit by the Honourable Minister of…
Government of Republic of Nigeria appoints Ministerial Global Envoy for addressing Antimicrobial Resistance
Government of Republic of Nigeria appoints Ministerial Global Envoy for addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Dr Ayoade Alakija, FIND Board Chair, appointed as Ministerial Global Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Dr Alakija will leverage her expertise and global health leadership network to champion a One Health approach and the role of diagnostics…
PRESS RELEASE: Nigeria to Host 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2026
PRESS RELEASE Nigeria to Host 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2026 Abuja, Nigeria| 1st July 2025 Nigeria will host the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on 29th – 30th June 2026 in Abuja. This marks the first time the conference will take…
Federal Government, States Push for Stronger Primary Healthcare as 11th BHCPF Oversight Meeting Holds
Abuja, Nigeria – June 30, 2025The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reiterated its commitment to delivering quality healthcare to Nigerians through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), as it convened the 11th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Coordinating Minister of…
FG Rallies Stakeholders at Africa Digital Health Summit, Unveils Bold Agenda for Digital Health As An Enabler
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to revolutionizing healthcare delivery through digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and data systems, at the 5th Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS 2025) in Lagos. Speaking at the event, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, described digital…
BRICS Meeting: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Global Health Equity, Unveils Bold Health Sector Reforms
Brasilia - At the 15th BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through its Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, reaffirmed its commitment to tackling global health challenges through stronger cooperation, domestic reforms, and strategic investment. Delivering Nigeria’s…
2025 World Food Safety Day: FG Charts Science-Based Food Safety Roadmap in Nigeria
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s food safety system through a robust, science-driven strategy. This was revealed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom mni, as she delivered the keynote address…
FG Intensifies HIV/AIDS Fight in South East With Organisation of African First Ladies for Development ‘Free to Shine’ Campaign
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has reaffirmed its commitment to ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. This was marked by the official launch of the ‘Free to Shine’ Campaign for the South-East region in Enugu recently by the Organization of…