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Government of Republic of Nigeria appoints Ministerial Global Envoy for addressing Antimicrobial Resistance
Government of Republic of Nigeria appoints Ministerial Global Envoy for addressing Antimicrobial Resistance Dr Ayoade Alakija, FIND Board Chair, appointed as Ministerial Global Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Dr Alakija will leverage her expertise and global health leadership network to champion a One Health approach and the role of diagnostics…
PRESS RELEASE: Nigeria to Host 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2026
PRESS RELEASE Nigeria to Host 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2026 Abuja, Nigeria| 1st July 2025 Nigeria will host the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on 29th – 30th June 2026 in Abuja. This marks the first time the conference will take…
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…