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FG Meets with Leadership of Health Sector Unions/Associations on Ongoing Reconciliation for Industrial Harmony
The Federal Government has held a constructive engagement with the leadership of all Health Sector Unions and Associations as part of ongoing reconciliation efforts aimed at sustaining industrial harmony and peace in the nation’s health sector. Leading the Federal Government delegation, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor…
FG Urges Dental Technologists to Strengthen Healthcare Delivery, Launches Maiden Summit to Chart Future of Profession
Abuja, Nigeria - The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the role of dental technologists in Nigeria’s healthcare system as part of broader efforts to improve health outcomes under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This was made known during the maiden Dental Technologists Summit held at…
2025 World Breastfeeding Week: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Breastfeeding, Nutrition Security in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting optimal breastfeeding practices as a cornerstone of national health, nutrition security, and sustainable development. During a high-level event held at the National Hospital, on Wednesday in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali…
FG Leads First African Neurological Summit to Tackle Rising Burden of Brain Disorders
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoHSW), has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the growing burden of neurological disorders in Nigeria and across Africa, at the maiden African Neurological Summit held recently in Abuja. Organized in collaboration with the Brain and Spine Foundation Africa,…
FG, Global Partners Conclude Groundbreaking Health Project to Localize Evidence-Based Guidelines for Newborn, Child Health in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with international collaborators and research institutions, has officially concluded the Global Evidence, Local Adaptation (GELA) project, an ambitious three-year initiative designed to improve newborn and child health by developing and adapting evidence-informed clinical guidelines that reflect both global standards and local healthcare realities.…
2025 World Hepatitis Day: FG Launches Bold 365 Project to Eliminate Hepatitis by 2030
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has launched a nationwide hepatitis elimination campaign tagged “Project 365” to tackle the country’s overwhelming hepatitis B and C burden and move towards elimination by 2030. The initiative was officially announced during a ministerial press briefing…
FG Unveils SPARC App to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance, Enhance Rational Prescribing Across Health Sector
Nigeria Goes Live on the SPARC App Abuja, Nigeria – In a bold step towards strengthening Nigeria’s fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), the Federal Government has officially launched the Surveillance and Prescribing Support for Antimicrobial Stewardship Resource Capacity Building (SPARC) App, a cutting-edge digital platform developed to promote responsible prescribing…
Coordinating Minister of Health Congratulates Professor Ibrahim Abubakar on Appointment as UCL Vice-Provost (Health)
Abuja – Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Abubakar on his appointment as the new Vice-Provost (Health) at University College London (UCL). Describing the appointment as a proud moment for Nigeria and a strategic boost to UCL’s global health leadership,…
FG Launches Maiden National Self-Care Day, Urges Nigerians to Prioritize Personal Health
The Federal Government has commemorated Nigeria’s maiden National Self-Care Day, calling on citizens to take greater responsibility for their own health and wellbeing through daily personal health practices. Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister for Health & Social Welfare asserted during the ministerial press briefing in Abuja on Thursday; emphasizing…