The Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, has called on medical practitioners across Nigeria to combine professional competence with compassion and conscience in providing healthcare services. Oloriegbe, a surgeon and consultant, made the call in Ilorin while delivering the keynote address at the 27th National Conference of the Islamic...
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FG Launches Nigeria Alcohol Policy, Targets Harm Reduction and Responsible Industry Growth‎
Abuja, August 27, 2026 — The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan (2026–2030), establishing a unified national framework to reduce alcohol-related harm while supporting responsible industrial development, job creation and economic growth.‎‎The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, stated this at the official...
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Fixing Nigerian Healthcare: Salako’s Call for Trust and Excellence
Abuja. Wednesday, 26 August 2026:‎The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has called on Nigerian doctors and other health professionals to strengthen professional discipline, accountability, ethical conduct and collaboration as essential pillars for transforming Nigeria’s health system.‎‎Dr. Salako made the call while delivering the Guest of Honour Address...
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Reliable Power Vital for Healthcare Delivery, Minister Urges RAMCO, Power-for-Health Synergy
‎ABUJA, Wednesday, 26 August 2026: The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving sustainable electricity supply across Nigeria’s health facilities, with the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, describing reliable power as a critical determinant of health outcomes.‎‎Dr. Salako stated this on Wednesday at the official launch of...
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FMOH Tasks New 67th NCH Sub-Committees with Diligence and Integrity
Abuja, Nigeria — August 20, 2026: The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated the Sub-Committees for the 67th Regular National Council on Health (NCH), charging members to demonstrate diligence, professionalism, integrity and objectivity in discharging their responsibilities. The 67th Regular National Council on Health is scheduled to hold from 16–20 November 2026...
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FMOHSW, ICPC Deepen Partnership to Protect Health Investments, Tackle Corruption
Pate: Every Naira Invested in Health Must Deliver Value to Nigerians‎‎Abuja, August 17, 2026 — The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate and the Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu,has jointly inaugurated a Joint Task Team of the Federal Ministry of Health and...
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Nigeria, China Deepen Health Partnership on Medical Technology, AI, Local Manufacturing
‎ •Tranalate the Opportunity into Practical Partnerships and Sustainable Health Sector Investments: Salako Charges China-HOSPEQ 2026,Participants. ‎ ‎ August 14, 2026 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic health cooperation with China, particularly in medical technology, hospital development, diagnostics, digital health, artificial intelligence, health workforce development and local manufacturing....
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(L-R):Hon. Fasuwa Abayomi Johnson Hon. Commissioner NPC, Ogun state Representing Chairman NPC, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, Senior Special Assistant to Mr. President on Health, Dr. Alain Damiba, Managing Director, NWCA Hub FP2030, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, Honourable Minister of Youth and Development,...
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Prof. Nnodu Unveils Roadmap to Success for Emerging Clinical Researchers and Institutions
‎‎By Prosper Okoye‎The growing burden of non-communicable diseases and shortage of well-trained investigators have made it increasingly urgent to mentor and train the next generation of clinical researchers in West Africa, Professor Obiageli Nnodu, Director of Research and Grants at the West African College of Physicians, has warned.‎Speaking Monday at a two-day Research Capacity Building...
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FG Announces Drop in Malaria Prevalence to 15%, Moves to Scale Up Chemoprevention for Infants
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating malaria elimination across the nation, announcing plans to advance policy measures for the large-scale rollout of Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC). Speaking at the PMC Dissemination Meeting held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,...