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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…
FG, First Lady distributes 10,000 Professional Kits to Midwives to Improve Maternal Healthcare in South-East Region
The Federal Government has taken another decisive step to improve maternal and child healthcare, with the distribution of 10,000 professional kits to midwives across the South-East zone. The initiative was flagged off in Enugu State on Monday, as part of the ongoing national health workforce retraining and support programme under…
FG, Stakeholders Leads Drive to Expand Assistive Technology Access for 30 million Nigerians Living with Disabilities
The Federal Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to making assistive technology (AT) accessible, safe, and affordable for over 30 million Nigerians living with disabilities. This bold declaration came during a high-level stakeholders meeting held in Abuja Wednesday to mark the 2nd World Day for Assistive Technology, under the…
FG Rallies Stakeholders to Build National Digital Health Backbone
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called for a nationwide movement to digitize Nigeria’s healthcare system, declaring digital transformation as the backbone of ongoing health sector reforms. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this call during his keynote address…
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE PARTICIPATES IN HISTORIC INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SERVICE CONFERENCE
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Kachollom S. Daju mni, was among the key senior officials present at the inaugural International Civil Service Conference held at Eagle Square, Abuja, on June 25–26, 2025. Her participation underscored the Ministry’s strong commitment to public sector excellence…