Category: Health

Jehovah’s Witnesses have issued a significant clarification on their long-standing position on blood transfusions, granting members the freedom to decide whether their own blood can be used during surgery or medical procedures. The announcement was made in a video statement by Gerrit Lösch, who explained that the update is intended to allow Christians to make personal decisions regarding the handling of their own blood in medical settings. He reiterated that while abstaining from blood remains a core doctrinal principle, the Bible does not specifically address the use of one’s own…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening oral healthcare services across Nigeria as the country joined the global community to commemorate the World Oral Health Day 2026. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, described the commemoration, themed “A happy mouth is a happy life,” as a reminder of the importance of adopting simple daily oral hygiene practices and promoting awareness of oral health as a key component of overall wellbeing. Represented by the Director…

Nigeria has called for the full integration of its diaspora health professionals into both national and global health strategies as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare systems and address workforce challenges. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the call while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 United Kingdom Global Health Summit held at the Royal College of Physicians in London. Salako noted that Nigeria’s diaspora health workforce estimated at over 150,000 professionals worldwide represented a vast pool of expertise, networks, and investment potential…

More than 150 journalists in the nation’s capital have been enrolled in the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS), marking a major step toward improving healthcare access for media professionals in Abuja. The development came as the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Adedolapo Fasawe, and the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahya, called on philanthropists, political office holders, religious leaders and business leaders to support journalists by sponsoring health insurance coverage for them. The initiative, championed by the Chairman…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services across the country following the successful management of a complex quadruplet delivery at the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta. The delivery involved Mrs. Mufiat Olateju, who was referred to the tertiary health facility while already in labour. Medical personnel at the hospital responded swiftly to the high-risk situation and successfully delivered the quadruplets while stabilising both the mother and the newborns. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, who was briefed…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to tackle glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, through strategic frameworks and nationwide awareness initiatives. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the pledge during a press briefing to mark the 2026 World Glaucoma Week in Abuja. Dr. Salako highlighted the government’s focus on integrated eye care across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare levels, under the National Eye Health Strategic Development Plan 2024–2028. He announced the launch of the Nigeria Glaucoma Guidelines and Toolkit, aimed…

The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has described diagnostics as the foundation of modern healthcare, stressing that strengthening Nigeria’s diagnostic capacity is a strategic investment in the efficiency, credibility and performance of the nation’s health system. Salako stated this in his keynote address at the 2026 National Summit on Diagnostics themed “Strengthening Partnerships and Local Content for Integrated Diagnostics,” held in Abuja. He explained that accurate and timely diagnosis is critical for disease prevention, early detection, effective treatment and continuous patient monitoring,…

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has expressed confidence that the Federal Government’s injection of N98 billion into primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across the country will significantly enhance the delivery of healthcare services at the grassroots. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group said the funding demonstrates that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to strengthening healthcare delivery at the community level. According to TMV, the Federal Government disbursed the N98 billion in 2025 as part of efforts to boost…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has charged the newly appointed Registrar of the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN), Idris Garba, to prioritise the digitalisation of the profession and intensify efforts to eliminate quackery in radiographic practice across the country. The directive was given by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, while presenting the letter of appointment to the new registrar in Abuja. Salako emphasised that digitalising the profession was critical to improving healthcare delivery, noting that the initiative would provide…