Category: Health

The Federal Government has commissioned the expanded Abuja Premier Warehouse, a major health logistics facility designed to strengthen the storage and distribution of medicines, vaccines, and other essential health commodities across Nigeria. The facility, commissioned on Monday, complements the 22 Central Medical Warehouses across 21 states funded by the Global Fund to improve healthcare delivery and ensure commodity security nationwide. Representing the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, at the commissioning ceremony, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Daju Kachollom, said the project marks a significant…

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to attract private sector investment into the healthcare sector as part of plans to ensure reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity supply for health facilities nationwide. Speaking at the National Healthcare Electrification Investor Matchmaking Forum held in Lagos on Monday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, said access to stable electricity remains critical to improving healthcare delivery and achieving better health outcomes across the country. The forum, organised under the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI), brought together…

For two decades, Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML) has stood at the forefront of healthcare delivery for Nigeria’s military community, providing access to quality medical services for serving personnel, veterans and their families. As the organisation marks its 20th anniversary on June 11, 2026, stakeholders across the defence, healthcare and public policy sectors are gathering in Abuja to celebrate a legacy of service, innovation and commitment to the welfare of the nation’s armed forces.   The anniversary celebration, themed “Strengthening Military Health Systems for Universal Health Coverage Through Evidence, Innovation,…

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria has surpassed the World Health Organization (WHO) food safety target for low- and middle-income countries, with its 2025 State Party Annual Report (SPAR) score attaining Level 3. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this during the commemoration of the 2026 World Food Safety Day in Abuja, themed “From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere.” According to the minister, the achievement places Nigeria among the leading countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with functional systems for detecting,…

The Federal Government and the Imo State Government have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the takeover and upgrade of General Hospital, Okigwe, into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC), in a move aimed at expanding access to specialist healthcare services and strengthening healthcare delivery in the state. The agreement was formalised on June 3, 2026, in Owerri during a ceremony attended by key government officials, healthcare stakeholders and representatives of both governments. Speaking at the event, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle…

The Federal Government has heightened nationwide preparedness measures against the possible introduction of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus disease (BEBOV), reinforcing surveillance systems, border health protocols, and emergency response mechanisms across the country. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare announced on Tuesday that although Nigeria has not recorded any confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease, proactive measures have been activated to safeguard public health following reported outbreaks of the disease in parts of East and Central Africa. In a statement signed by the Assistant Director of Press and Public Relations,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a series of critical health infrastructure projects across Nigeria and launched 145 tricycle ambulances to strengthen emergency medical response services as part of activities marking the third anniversary of his administration. The projects, executed across the six geopolitical zones, span primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare institutions and are aimed at improving healthcare delivery and health outcomes for Nigerians. Speaking virtually during the nationwide commissioning on Friday, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing affordable and quality healthcare for all Nigerians, describing the projects…

The Federal Government has rolled out new policies and guidelines aimed at strengthening the early detection, management and prevention of hypertension across the country, as health experts called on Nigerians to embrace routine blood pressure checks to combat the “silent killer.” The Head of Cardiovascular Diseases and Tobacco Control under the Division of Non-Communicable Diseases at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Malau M. Toma, disclosed this during a public awareness road walk held in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 World Hypertension Day. Speaking during the event,…

The Federal Government has congratulated the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, over the successful patent registration of GASTROPEX-BH, a locally developed medical innovation designed by researchers from the institution. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, described the achievement as a major boost for Nigeria’s health research and innovation ecosystem, saying it reflects the increasing capacity of Nigerian institutions and professionals to provide practical homegrown solutions to healthcare challenges. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Ministry’s Assistant Director of Information…