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FG Inaugurates Inter-ministerial Platform To Drive Family Planning, Health , Human Capital And National Development.
Pate Says Nigeria's Great Asset is Its Population. Abuja, August 7, 2026 — The Federal Government has inaugurated a High-Level Inter-Ministerial Platform on Family Planning, Health, Human Capital and National Development, aimed at strengthening whole-of-government coordination and harnessing Nigeria’s youthful population as a driver of sustainable national development. Inaugurating the…
FG Says Malaria Prevalence Drops To 15%; Moves To Scale Up Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating malaria elimination in Nigeria, announcing plans to advance policy measures for the large-scale introduction of Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC) as a strategic intervention to protect children under two years of age in areas with year-round malaria transmission. The Honourable Minister of…
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DIRECTS IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PROTECT HEALTH WORKERS NATIONWIDE Abuja, | August 5, 2026 – The Federal Government has directed the immediate implementation of measures to strengthen the protection of health workers across Nigeria following the submission of the report of the Ministerial Committee on the Harassment…
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Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako (Center), flanked by his left, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollum S. mni; and by his right is the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Power, Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, 2nd by…
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Breastfeeding, Launches 1,000 Days of Life Social and Behaviour Change Campaign.
•Daju Says Breastfeeding is Effective Intervention, life-saving, Cost Effective The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding as a critical strategy for improving maternal and child health outcomes, while officially launching the 1,000 Days of Life Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Campaign to strengthen nutrition…
FG Expands Jigi-Bola Initiative to Reach 5M Nigerians, Reaffirms Commitment to Universal Eye Care
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality eye care services across the country as part of ongoing efforts to reduce avoidable blindness, improve productivity and strengthen Nigeria's health system. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, stated this…
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Building An Inclusive Digital and Resilient Health System
Health Minister Says Reforms Address Workforce, Infrastructure, Financing Gaps The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria's health system through inclusive policies, digital innovation, strategic investments and improved service delivery as part of ongoing efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Honourable Minister of State for Health…
FG Says Tinubu’s Administration Establishes Strong Policy, Legislative Framework for Healthcare Financing
Salako Calls for Stronger Public-Private Financing to Transform Nigeria's Healthcare Sector 29th July 2026-The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has called for stronger collaboration between government, financial institutions and private investors to unlock the capital required to transform Nigeria's healthcare system and…
FG Commends Nigerian Health Professionals in Diaspora for Strengthening Healthcare Delivery
Salako Says 10,000 Nigerians Benefited From NDHII The Federal Government has applauded Nigerian health professionals in the diaspora for their outstanding contributions to strengthening healthcare delivery across the country through the 2026 Nigeria Diaspora Health Impact Initiative (NDHII). Speaking at the 2026 National Diaspora Merit Award Dinner and Closing Ceremony…