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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Eliminate Pediatric HIV, Expand PMTCT Coverage
...as First Lady, Health Minister, Global Partners Call for Accelerated Action at National HIV Health Sector Symposium Abuja, Nigeria –The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to ending pediatric HIV in Nigeria and scaling up access to Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services, as it led stakeholders at the National…
FG Inaugurates National Technical Working Group on Front-of-Pack Labelling to Curb NCDs
In a strategic move to curb the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated the National Technical Working Group on Front-of-Pack Labelling (NTWG-FOPL). The group is tasked with designing labelling strategies that empower Nigerians to make healthier dietary choices.…
FG Partners with Achievers University, FMC Owo to Boost Medical Training, Tackle Health Workforce Shortage
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health workforce through strategic public, and private partnerships as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Achievers University, Owo and, the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo, Ondo State. The MoU allows…
FG Launches National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance to cushion Public Health, Environmental Safety
In a landmark move to enhance public health security and environmental protection, the Federal Government on Monday officially launched the National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance in Nigeria. The launch, held in Abuja, was organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and brings Nigeria one step closer…
Health Minister Pays Surprise Visit to FMC Abuja After Outcome of Viral Video Investigation, Orders Additional Emergency Care Reforms
Following the release of the report of the investigative panel he ordered in response to a viral video that sparked public outrage over poor emergency service delivery at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako paid an unannounced assessment…
FG Inaugurates NHIA Governing Council, Unveils Agenda for Universal Health Coverage, Sustainable Health Financing
ABUJA – The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), declaring the agency a central pillar in Nigeria’s drive to reduce the financial burden of healthcare on citizens and, achieve universal health coverage. The inauguration ceremony, held in Abuja on Friday, was…
FG Commissions Multi-Specialty Complex, Unveil Landmark Health Projects at FMC Keffi
Keffi, Nasarawa State – In a bold move to strengthen tertiary healthcare delivery in the North Central region, the Federal Government of Nigeria on Thursday commissioned a state-of-the-art Multi-Specialty Complex and other critical healthcare infrastructure at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi. The commissioning ceremony, led by the Honourable Minister…
FG Reappoints Health Records Registrar, Tasks Board on Full Digital Compliance, Standards Alignment
The Federal Government has reappointed Alhaji Babagana Mustapha as Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Health Records Officers Registration Board of Nigeria (HRORBN), with a directive to deepen digital reforms and ensure alignment of professional training with national healthcare standards. Presenting the official letter of reappointment on behalf of…
2nd PEN-Plus Conference in Africa: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Severe NCDs in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its strong commitment to combating the rising burden of severe non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country and across Africa as it hosted the 2nd International Conference on PEN-Plus in Africa (ICPPA 2025) from July 8 to 10 in Abuja. Delivering the keynote address,…