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Biotechnology Research Agency, OFAB Rallies Health Officials on Agricultural Biotechnology, GMO to Boost Food Security, Public Health
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to deploying safe, science-driven biotechnology to strengthen Nigeria’s food security and improve public health, as top officials and stakeholders converged in Abuja on Wednesday for a sensitization workshop on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and their products. The workshop, hosted by the National Biotechnology…
Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako is part of the delegation on the state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to Brazil.
According to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the visit is the "restart of Nigeria-Brazil relationship" Both presidents demonstrated an inspiring brotherhood and an uncommon commitment to strengthened South-South cooperation for the benefit of the two countries. During the high level bilateral interaction, of ministers and senior government officials, it…
FG To Host National Policy Dialogue on Healthcare Financing, Universal Health Coverage Abuja, Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW), is set to convene a High-level National Policy Dialogue under the theme: “Reimagining the Future of Health Financing in Nigeria.” It is scheduled to hold 1st - 4th September, 2025. The Dialogue brings together senior government officials, policymakers, development partners, civil…
FG SUBSIDISES COST OF KIDNEY DIALYSIS IN FEDERAL HOSPITALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
NORTHWEST NOT EXCLUDED In a significant move to save lives, reduce both physical and financial suffering, especially amongst vulnerable Nigerians; the Federal Government has approved a new subsidy scheme to ease the cost of dialysis for patients. The price per dialysis session under the subsidy scheme, is now N12,000 as…
Health Ministry Boosts Capacity of Staff With Service-Wise GPT Knowledge
-Entrenches digital transformation In furtherance of its commitment to digital transformation aimed at enhancing and sustaining efficient service delivery to Nigerians, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare recently exposed some of its staff to embracing Service-Wise GPT. Speaking during the training session, held recently inside the ICT smart…
The Permanent Secretary FMoHSW addressing the Retirees
The Permanent Secretary FMoHSW addressing the Retirees and participants at the Retirement party; with words of commendation.
FG Celebrates Retired Health Workers, Pledges Continued Engagement and Welfare Support
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has honored long-serving staff of its Department of Hospital Services (DHS), celebrating their decades of dedicated service while pledging to continue tapping into their expertise even in retirement. Speaking during the ceremony at the Merit House, Abuja; the Coordinating…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INAUGURATES HEALTH SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING COMMITTEE
The Federal Government today inaugurated and formally convocated the Committee on Collective Bargaining for the Health Sector, signaling the official commencement of negotiations with major health sector unions, in line with Articles 1 and 2 of the Guidelines on Collective Bargaining Agreement Machinery. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social…
HEALTH MINISTRY DID NOT ENDORSE ANY NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA ORGANISATION EUROPE (NIDOE) FACTION
It has come to the attention of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare that a faction of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe is circulating the video of a meeting with the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako , as proof of…