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FG Unveils New Cancer Control Roadmap, Prioritises Prevention, Early Detection
-Eight Preventive Oncology Clinics operational The Federal Government has unveiled two landmark national policy documents aimed at strengthening cancer prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment in Nigeria, as part of renewed efforts to curb the rising burden of cancer nationwide. The policies were unveiled on Wednesday in Abuja by the…
FG, Stakeholders Drives Global Initiative to Turn African Research into Health, Economic Solutions
Abuja — The Federal Government of Nigeria, working with global and local partners, has intensified efforts to strengthen translational research across Africa, emphasising that the continent must urgently shift from being a source of extracted data to a driver of scientific innovation, health solutions and economic growth. The call was…
PRESS STATEMENT
1st February 2026 CLARIFICATION ON RECENT EVENTS REGARDING THE CASE OF LATE IFUNANYA LUCY NWANGENE We wish to address the circulating discussion on social media concerning the unfortunate case of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, who tragically passed away due to neurotoxic complications following a snake bite on January 31, 2026.…
FG, Development Partners Move to Curb Rising Health Risks of Cosmetics in Nigeria
…Inaugurate National Cosmetics Safety Management Technical Working Group The Federal Government, in collaboration with development partners, has taken a decisive step to protect Nigerians from the growing public health risks posed by unsafe cosmetic products with the inauguration of the National Cosmetics Safety Management Technical Working Group (NCSM-TWG). The Technical…
HEALTH MINISTRY: NIPRD, Stanford SPARK Set to Host 2026 Africa Translational Research Conference in Abuja.
who is nappyheadluxury The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), an agency of the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare has unveiled plans to host the 2026 SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Scientific Conference in Abuja, a move expected to significantly strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to convert…
FG SETS FRAMEWORK TO RESOLVE INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE WITH JOINT HEALTH SECTOR UNIONS (JOHESU)
Assures Review of CONHESS The attention of the Federal Government has been drawn to a joint statement issued by the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) concerning the ongoing trade dispute between the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare and the Joint Health…
FG Explains Standoff With Resident Doctors, Cites ₦90bn Pay Boost, Collective Bargaining Efforts
The Federal Government has explained the ongoing standoff with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), attributing it to structural and policy issues rather than neglect, while highlighting a ₦90 billion annual increase in health workers’ allowances as evidence of its commitment to industrial harmony in the sector. The Honourable…
FG Deepens Fight Against Micronutrient Deficiency, Inaugurates Advisory Committee.
............Unveils New Policies to Combat Micronutrient Deficiencies The Federal Government has intensified efforts to tackle micronutrient deficiency in Nigeria, inaugurating a National Advisory Committee on Micronutrient Deficiency and Control while unveiling new policy frameworks to drive coordinated action across key sectors. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad…
