Category: Health

The Directorate of Force Medical Services has received a significant boost following the donation of medical consumables by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Aminu Yesufu, as part of activities marking his 72nd birthday. The development was disclosed by the Force Medical PR Liaison Officer, SP Eze Chidiebere K, who noted that the gesture reflected a sustained commitment to supporting healthcare delivery within the Nigeria Police Force. The celebratory events, held in Abuja, were marked by acts of charity and goodwill. The retired DIG began the festivities with a visit…

Nigeria has taken a major step toward eliminating cervical cancer, with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare launching a nationwide screening programme in Owerri, Imo State, as part of efforts aligned with the World Health Organization global strategy. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on April 29, 2026, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, said the country has adopted key measures to meet the WHO’s 2030 targets for cervical cancer elimination. These include vaccinating 90 percent of girls against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) by…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has received a delegation from the Board of Directors of Police Health Maintenance Limited (PHML) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in a renewed effort to deepen collaboration on healthcare delivery and medical welfare for police personnel. During the visit, the IGP was formally inaugurated as Chairman of the PHML Board, a development that signals strengthened leadership oversight and a renewed drive to improve access to quality healthcare services for officers across the Nigeria Police Force. The PHML delegation was led by DIG…

The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive National Malaria Strategic Plan (2026–2030) aimed at reducing malaria prevalence and mortality in Nigeria by 50 percent from 2025 levels, as part of renewed efforts to eliminate the disease. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, announced the initiative in Abuja during activities marking the World Malaria Day 2026. He noted that the new strategy is designed to consolidate gains already made, with malaria prevalence declining from 42 percent in 2010 to 15 percent in 2025.…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, today received a high-level delegation from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration between law enforcement and healthcare professionals. The delegation, led by NANNM National President, Comrade Haruna Mamman, visited the IGP to deepen inter-agency cooperation and raise concern over the growing menace of unlicensed medical practitioners, commonly referred to as quacks, operating across the country. According to the association, the proliferation and increasing patronage of such illegal…

The Managing Director of Alliance Hospital, Christopher Otabor, has raised serious concerns over the growing crisis in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, citing escalating operational costs and the mass migration of medical professionals as major threats to service delivery. Otabor spoke in Abuja while receiving members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents’ Chapel, who paid a courtesy visit to the hospital ahead of the 2026 NUJ Health Conference. The hospital chief confirmed his participation in the upcoming conference but painted a grim picture of the industry, noting that many…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦17 billion Community-Led Development Fund targeting Nigeria’s 8,804 wards, in a move aimed at accelerating grassroots development and improving socio-economic outcomes nationwide. The initiative, announced by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, will be implemented through a newly established Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce. The programme is designed to empower local communities to identify and execute priority projects tailored to their specific needs. Under the plan, each ward will engage a verified community-based organisation or association to implement interventions. These…

The Federal Government has announced plans to integrate haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders into maternal and child health services at the primary and secondary healthcare levels to improve early diagnosis and expand access to comprehensive care across Nigeria. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in Abuja during a press briefing marking World Haemophilia Day. Represented by Kamil Shoretire, the minister said the initiative is aimed at addressing gaps in diagnosis and treatment, noting that out of an estimated 21,101 Nigerians living with haemophilia,…

The Federal Government has charged newly appointed Medical Directors of Federal Medical Centers to prioritize government policies, strengthen industrial harmony, and improve service delivery across the nation’s health institutions. The charge was given by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, during the presentation of appointment letters to six Medical Directors in Abuja. Two of the appointments were renewals for second terms, while four were fresh appointments. Dr. Salako urged the appointees to align their leadership with the administration’s priorities, emphasizing industrial peace, quality healthcare…