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FG Launches 2024 NDHS Report, Unveils Data on Fertility, Child Mortality, Others
The Federal Government on Friday officially launched the 2024 Nigeria National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) Report, unveiling critical data that will guide national health policies, reveal disparities across regions, and strengthen evidence-based planning towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking during the unveiling ceremony in Abuja, the Honourable…
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Cancer Prevention, Research Driving Access to Care
The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to improving cancer prevention, research, diagnosis, and access to quality care across Nigeria, as part of a broader strategy to reduce the nation’s growing cancer burden. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 International Cancer Week (ICW) in Abuja, the Coordinating…
Nigeria Calls for Continental Investment in Digital Health Skilling to Drive Africa’s Healthcare Transformation
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has called for urgent and sustained investment in digital health skills across Africa to ensure the continent’s healthcare systems are resilient, inclusive, and future-ready. Delivering a keynote address at the 2025 Africa Health Tech Summit (AHTS) held…
2025 World Mental Health Day: FG Reaffirms Financial Protection, Accessible Services, Equitable, Affordable for all Nigerians
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to making mental health services accessible, equitable, and affordable for all Nigerians, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s response to mental health challenges and emergencies. Speaking recently in Abuja at the Ministerial Press Briefing to commemorate the 2025 World Mental Health…
FG Calls For Stronger Investment In Adolescent Health to Secure Socio- Economic Progress
The Federal Government has called for increased investment and policy commitment toward improving adolescent health and well-being in Nigeria, stressing that the nation’s future progress depends on the physical and mental development of its young population. At a press briefing to commemorate the 2025 International Adolescent Health Week (IAHW) held…
2025 World Sight Day: FG to Integrate Primary Eye Care into PHC System, Reaffirms Commitment to Accessible Eye Care in Nigeria.
Abuja — The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reiterated its commitment to preventing avoidable blindness and improving access to quality eye care services across Nigeria through the integration of Primary Eye Care (PEC) into the nation’s Primary Health Care (PHC) system. Minister of…
Tinubu Administration Scales Up Nursing School Enrolment from 28,000 to 115,000 in Landmark Reform
Coordinating Minister of Health Reveals Launches Strategic Blueprint to Strengthen NSDNM) 2025–2030 In Nigeria. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s nursing and midwifery profession through the official rollout of the Nigeria Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery (NSDNM) 2025–2030, a comprehensive roadmap designed to strengthen education,…
Tinubu Administration Scales Up Nursing School Enrolment from 28,000 to 115,000 in Landmark Reform – Coordinating Minister of Health Reveals
Launches Strategic Blueprint to Strengthen NSDNM) 2025–2030 In Nigeria The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s nursing and midwifery profession through the official rollout of the Nigeria Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery (NSDNM) 2025–2030, a comprehensive roadmap designed to strengthen education, workforce development, leadership, and service…
FG Launches Africa’s Largest Integrated Health Campaign, Targets 100 Million Nigerian Children for Life-Saving Vaccinations
In a historic public health milestone, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched Africa’s largest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million children with life-saving vaccines and treatments. The ambitious nationwide initiative, flagged off by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (CON), in Abuja, on Monday 6 October 2025; combines…