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25/6/2026 Abuja| Nigeria-The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment towards strengthening chemical safety, public health security and emergency preparedness in Nigeria.Mrs. Olufowobi-Yusuf Adeola, Director Food and Drugs Services Department, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this in her opening remarks, during the Second Quarter, 2026, Meeting of the…

PHOTO-NEWS: Participants Across the States in Group Photograph at the Quarterly Meeting (2nd Quarter) of the National Nutrition Technical Working Group. From L-R : Mr. Alfred Wulanga, Adamawa State, Mrs. Phil-Imede Amenze Nekpen, Edo State, Dr. Helen Ikebe FCT, Abuja, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Adegbite, Director Nutrition Department FMOHSW, Hajiya Fatima Muhammad,…

Medical Laboratory is Critical to Healthcare Delivery - Says Salako. •Federal Government Remains Committed to Supporting Healthcare Professionals 23 June, 2026, Abuja|Nigeria -The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Dr. Donald Ibe Ofili as the substantive Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria…

Abuja, Nigeria | 20 June 2026 – The Federal Government has approved the release of State Outbreak Investigation and Response Funds (S-OIRF) to support outbreak preparedness and response activities across the country as part of measures to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other emerging public health…

--Reiterates Tinubu's Commitment Towards Building an Equitable, Resilient and Responsive Health System. Abuja, June 19, 2026 The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality sickle cell care for all Nigerians, irrespective of their geographical location, income level or social status. The Coordinating Minister of Health…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commissioned the expanded Abuja Premier Warehouse, a critical national health logistics asset designed to strengthen the storage and distribution of essential medicines, vaccines, and public health commodities across the country. The facility is in addition to the 22 Central Medical Warehouses in 21 states…

The Federal Government has launched the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Fund for Cancer Patients Initiative and announced an initial contribution of Fifty Million Naira (₦50 million) to support vulnerable cancer patients across the country. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply across healthcare facilities in Nigeria through strategic partnerships with the private sector, development finance institutions and investors. Speaking at the National Healthcare Electrification Investor Matchmaking Forum held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the Civic…

10/6/2026Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to inform stakeholders, partners, delegates, and the public that the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), previously scheduled to hold in Abuja from 28 to 30 June 2026, has been postponed.This decision follows extensive consultations with key stakeholders…