Category: Health

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…

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, while announcing intensified nationwide preparedness measures to prevent any possible outbreak. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, said the government had activated enhanced surveillance and response mechanisms following recent Ebola outbreaks reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. According to the minister, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, working through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Medical Unit has commenced its 7th Annual Medical Corps Retreat in Katsina State, with a renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and improving the welfare of officers across the Service. The five-day retreat, which began on Monday, is themed “Operational Wellbeing: Protecting Health to Protect Borders,” and brought together healthcare professionals, Customs officers, stakeholders, and experts from across the country for professional engagement, policy review, strategic planning, and knowledge sharing. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, represented by the Deputy…

By Our Reporter       Residents of Ota and neighbouring communities in Ogun State witnessed a historic milestone on Thursday as the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) commissioned the newly constructed Ota Central Police Divisional Headquarters and a modern 40-Bed Primary Healthcare Centre aimed at strengthening security and healthcare delivery within the ancient town and surrounding areas.   The twin projects, constructed and fully equipped under the leadership of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, drew dignitaries from across government institutions, traditional councils,…

The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command to the health, wellbeing and operational readiness of officers with the inspection of an ongoing medical screening exercise for personnel at the Metro Area Command in Abuja. The inspection, conducted on Thursday, May 8, 2026, formed part of a broader health initiative introduced by the Command to monitor and improve the physical and mental wellbeing of officers serving within the Federal Capital Territory. According to the Command, the medical screening exercise commenced…

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have renewed their partnership aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight of pharmaceutical products and consumables produced within the nation’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs). The renewed collaboration was announced during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, at the Authority’s headquarters in Abuja. Prof. Adeyeye said the visit was part of efforts to reinforce cooperation between…

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum Charter, while calling for a new global compact on health workforce mobility to address the growing migration of healthcare professionals from developing countries. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the declaration during the 2nd Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum held between May 6 and 8, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel. Speaking at the forum, Salako said Nigeria was ready to demonstrate its commitment to the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter…