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FG Urges Nigerian Hospitals to Conduct Regular Equipment Audits to Boost Healthcare Quality
-boost capacity of biomedical engineers The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called on all healthcare institutions across Nigeria to conduct regular audits and maintenance of medical equipment, emphasizing that such measures are vital to improving service delivery and patient outcomes. This call was made during the opening…
Health Minister Applauds First Lady’s Commitments To Supporting Number 1 Agenda of Mr. President.
-Says It's a Critical Component of Public Health Agenda Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako has expressed satisfaction on the motherly leadership of Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the number 1 agenda-Food Security…
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Professor Muhammad Ali Pate (Center), flanked by his left, Daju Kachollom S. mni, the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Health, DG, NPHCDA Dr. Muyi Aina, Dr. Sa' idu Ahmed , Director in the Office of the CMH, SWAp Coordinator, Dr. Muntaqa Umar Sadiq, Director Food and Drugs Services Department, Mrs.…
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Middle: Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Professor Muhammad Ali Pate signing Concession Agreement between Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and Medipool Nigeria Limited for the establishment and implementation of Medipool as the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) for Essential Medicines, Commodities and Healthcare Products across Nigeria. He…
Abeokuta NHIA Building, FG Gives Contractor One Month Ultimatum.
In response to a recent Video released on Social media about the state of NHIA office in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako on Thursday 12th February 2026 paid an unscheduled on-the-spot assessment visit to the abandoned building in Abeokuta.…
FG Engages Traditional, Religious Leaders To Strengthen Health Reforms
Federal Government has expanded the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders' Summit on health for effective implementation of comprehensive reform under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, anchored on the Health Sector Renewal Compact. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Professor Muhammad Ali Pate disclosed this at…
FG RESOLVES JOHESU INDUSTRIAL ACTION, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HEALTH WORKERS’ WELFARE
Abuja, Nigeria | 1O February 2026 The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare announces that the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its 84-day nationwide industrial action following a successful conciliation meeting with the Federal Government. The Union has consequently directed all its members nationwide to return to…
2026 Budget Defence: Reps Commend Health Ministry, Urge Timely Release of BHCPF
The House of Representatives has commended the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare for its performance, particularly on the implementation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), while calling for the timely release of funds to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the country. The commendation came on Monday…
FG Moves to Curb Rising Cancer Burden, Unveils Nationwide Free Screening Programme
FG Moves to Curb Rising Cancer Burden, Unveils Nationwide Free Screening Programme The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to address the growing cancer burden in Nigeria with the launch of a nationwide free cancer screening programme aimed at early detection and reduction of cancer-related deaths. The Honourable Minister of…
