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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…
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…