By Prosper Okoye Osita Osemene, a survivor of irregular migration through Libya, was on Thursday inaugurated as the fourth national president of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), pledging to strengthen the organisation’s fight against human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. At the inauguration in Abuja, Amina Titilayo Atiku-Abubakar, chairman of NACTAL’s...
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FG Grants ₦40.76bn for Health Care Fund, Expands Insurance Coverage to Prison Inmates
The Federal Government has approved a ₦40.76 billion disbursement under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) for the third quarter of 2026, an increase of approximately ₦7.88 billion over the previous quarter’s allocation of ₦32.88 billion.The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja following...
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FG Condemns Stabbing of FMC Abeokuta Health Worker, Demands Immediate Arrest of Assailant
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has strongly condemned the stabbing of Mr. Lawal Toheeb Olasunkanmi, a Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Ministry has called on law enforcement authorities to ensure the immediate arrest and full prosecution of the alleged assailant in accordance with...
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Eye care must go beyond blindness prevention, advocate says
By Prosper Okoye Efforts to prevent vision loss must be matched by greater support for people already living with visual impairment, including access to healthcare, employment and education, a Nigerian health advocate said.Dr. Kiema Ogunlana, programme director of Daisy Oak Foundation, made the call during a World Sight Day outreach in Ruga community along Airport...
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100 Days: Biliaminu Drives Revenue, Power, Clinical Services Improvements at UITH
The Acting Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Sikirullahi Abayomi Biliaminu, has recorded key interventions in revenue generation, electricity supply, diagnostic services, clinical care, infrastructure and staff administration within his first 100 days in office. The initiatives, according to the hospital, are aimed at stabilising operations, improving patient care...
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Oloriegbe to Nigerian Doctors: Let Compassion, Conscience Guide Medical Practice
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...