Category: Health

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening chemical safety, public health security and emergency preparedness as part of efforts to protect Nigerians from the health, environmental and socio-economic consequences of chemical incidents. The commitment was reiterated by the Director of the Food and Drugs Services Department at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs. Olufowobi-Yusuf Adeola, during the Second Quarter 2026 meeting of the National Committee on Chemical Surveillance and Emergency Systems (NCCSES) in Abuja. The meeting focused on reviewing the draft implementation strategy for the…

The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Donald Ibe Ofili as the substantive Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).   The appointment was announced on Tuesday by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, during the presentation of the letter of appointment to the new Registrar/CEO at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.   Dr. Salako said the appointment followed a rigorous, transparent and merit-based selection process conducted in line with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria…

The Federal Government has launched the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Fund for Cancer Patients Initiative, committing an initial ₦50 million to support vulnerable cancer patients across Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, announced the initiative on Wednesday during the official flag-off of the fund’s disbursement at Rockview Hotel, Abuja. According to the minister, the initiative is designed to provide timely, equitable and accountable non-medical support to cancer patients facing challenges such as transportation, accommodation, feeding and inadequate social support, which…

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…