Category: Health

FG unveils bold Digital Health Agenda at Africa Summit, pledges support for Innovation ,Youth Employment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to overhauling healthcare delivery through digital innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven systems, during the 5th Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS 2025) held in Lagos. Addressing stakeholders at the summit, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, described digital health as a critical tool in advancing universal health coverage, improving health outcomes, and reducing financial barriers to care across Nigeria and the African continent.   The two-day event, themed “Strengthening Health Systems Through Digital Innovation, Data,…

NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital conduct Free Health Screening for over 300 Abuja Journalists … High Blood Pressure, Sugar Level Cases Dominate as CDS Applauds Initiative

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in collaboration with Nizamiye Hospital, on Saturday conducted a free medical outreach for over 300 journalists in Abuja. The exercise, held at the NUJ FCT Secretariat in Utako, focused on routine health screenings, during which many participants were found to have high blood pressure and elevated sugar levels. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, praised the initiative as timely and thoughtful. Represented by the Director of Medical Services, Surgeon Commodore Momoh Jimoh Salihu, the CDS said,…

2025 World Drug Day: FG seeks stronger Investment in Prevention, plans National Summit on Drug Abuse

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling the escalating drug abuse crisis in Nigeria, calling for increased investment in prevention, treatment, and multi-sectoral collaboration.   Speaking at a ministerial press briefing to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare stressed the need for urgent national action. This year’s theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention!” underscores the growing call for long-term, evidence-based strategies.   Representing the Permanent Secretary, Ms. Daju Kachollom, mni, the Director of…

FG, Brazil to strengthen health partnership as Nigeria unveils Universal Health Coverage agenda

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to deepen health sector collaboration with Brazil, as part of its broader agenda to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and unlock the country’s healthcare value chain. Speaking at the 2nd Session of the Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism held Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, outlined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s health reform roadmap. He noted that the administration’s approach is built around improved governance, equitable and quality health systems, unlocking the healthcare value…

Kebbi Customs Command reintroduces Medical Check-ups, weekly Fitness Drills to boost Officers’ efficiency

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a renewed drive to enhance the well-being and operational readiness of its personnel, the Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi Area Command, has reintroduced routine medical check-ups and weekly fitness exercises for officers and men of the Command.   The initiative, which commenced on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Command’s premises, was flagged off by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Chidi Chukwumeziri Nwokorie.   Speaking at the event, Comptroller Nwokorie said the initiative was in line with the vision of the Comptroller-General of Customs to promote a healthy workforce through…

Nigerian Navy reaffirms commitment to fitness, discipline during Q2 Route March in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has reiterated the importance of physical and mental fitness in enhancing operational readiness and national security, as officers and ratings of the Nigerian Navy participated in the 2025 Second Quarter Route March held at the Naval Unit, Admiralty Estate, Abuja. Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the CNS, Rear Admiral Julius Nwagu emphasized that the route march was organized not only as a show of force, but also to promote mental alertness, physical fitness, esprit de corps, and…

Nigeria deepens Global Health Diplomacy at BRICS Ministers’ meeting in Brazil

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has marked a significant milestone in its global health diplomacy with its participation in the BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil. The Nigerian delegation to the high-level meeting was led by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako.   This development comes just months after Nigeria’s admission in January as a partner country to BRICS+, a recognition of the country’s strategic role in Africa and growing influence on the global stage under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   BRICS+…

Art Meets Health: NSSF and Partners launch ‘A Mural of Hope’ to inspire Healing ,tackle Childhood Cancer burde

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a powerful blend of creativity and compassion, the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has launched the ‘A Mural of Hope’ campaign an advocacy-driven initiative aimed at promoting healing through art while addressing the alarming burden of childhood cancer in Nigeria. The campaign, launched in partnership with Bio Ventures for Global Health (BVGH), BLFA Global, and the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, seeks to engage young artists in transforming the paediatric oncology ward of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) into a beacon of hope and resilience. At the heart of…

2025 World Sickle Cell Day: Nigeria reaffirms commitment to Sickle Cell Care

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has renewed its commitment to tackling the burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) as the country joins the global health community to commemorate the 2025 World Sickle Cell Day, observed under the theme “Transforming Care and Strengthening Communities.”   In a statement issued by Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director, Information & Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the government emphasized its ongoing efforts to reduce the prevalence and impact of the disease through enhanced awareness, early diagnosis, prevention, and improved care services.   Sickle Cell Disease remained…

NCoS In-House Medical team conducts successful surgical interventions at Kuje Custodial Centre

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Eleven inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, have successfully undergone hernia surgeries, in a landmark effort showcasing the growing capacity of in-house medical teams within Nigeria’s correctional system.   According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Umar Abubakar, the surgical procedures were carried out by in-house medical personnel as part of the ongoing health sector reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   The statement further highlighted the pivotal role of the Minister of…