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FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO MATERNAL AND NEWBORN CARE FOLLOWING COMPLEX DELIVERY AT FMC ABEOKUTA
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maternal and newborn health services across Nigeria following a complex delivery successfully managed at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State. The delivery involved a set of quadruplets born to Mrs. Mufiat…
2026WGW: FG Vows To Reduce Blindness Through Strategic Framework.-Calls For Effective Awareness.
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has reaffirmed government's commitment towards addressing glaucoma -a silent thief of sight. He gave the assurance during a Press Briefing as part of activities marking the commemoration of 2026 World Glaucoma Week held in Abuja. The Minister…
Diagnostics: Foundation Of Modern Health Care, Holds Strategic Place in Renewed Hope Health Reforms- Says Salako.
The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr, Iziaq Adekunle Salako has described diagonistics as the foundation of modern health care, noting that strengthening diagnostic capacity is therefore not merely a technical requirement, but a strategic investment in the efficiency, credibility, and performance of entire health system.…
FG Tasks New Registrar, RRBN To Digitalize the Profession and End Quackery.
The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has charged the newly appointed Registrar, Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria, Dr. Idris Garba to digitalize the profession and push out quackery. Dr. Salako gave the directive in his remarks while presenting letter of appointment to…
NIGERIA COMMEMORATES WORLD HEARING DAY 2026; Expands National Eye Programme.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH & SW) today, 3 March 2026, joined the global community in commemorating World Hearing Day 2026, an initiative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) aimed at raising awareness on the importance of hearing health and the prevention of hearing loss. This…
FG Urges Health Regulatory Bodies To Reciprocate PBAT’s Administration; Regulate Standards of Practice, Enforce Compliance.
-South East Gets RRBN Zonal Office The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako has urged health regulatory bodies to reciprocate government gesture of reversing budgetary funding towards enhancing quality healthcare delivery to all Nigerians. He made the call in his address at the…
FG Assures Taking Responsibility of Citizens’ Health.
-Expresses Concern Around Changes in Global Health Funding. Federal Government has expressed concern around changes in global health funding, stressing that government must be in the driver's seat for the health of Nigerians. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
FMOHSW Rejoices with Mrs. Olufowobi-Yusuf Adeola O.mni on Conferment of Fellowship Award by ICCON.
-Says Chemistry Plays Vital Role in Environmental and Public Health. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has identified the critical role that Chemistry plays in both environmental and public health, noting that it remains foundational to modern health system. Dr. Salako gave the assertion…
FG Says Health Reform Requires Collective Responsibility, Public Trust.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Professor Muhammad Ali Pate has called for collaborative efforts towards achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030, reiterating that health reform is not government business alone. He made the call at National Traditonal and Religious Leaders' Summit on Health 2026, in his remarks…
