Category: Health

FG unveils Project 365 to eliminate Hepatitis by 2030

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has launched a national campaign tagged Project 365 to eliminate hepatitis B and C as public health threats by the year 2030. The initiative was formally announced at a ministerial press briefing on Monday in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 World Hepatitis Day, themed “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down.”   In his keynote address, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, represented by Dr. Godwin Ntadom, Director of the Public Health…

FG launches SPARC App to combat Antimicrobial Resistance, boost Evidence-Based Prescribing

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a major move to curb the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), the Federal Government has launched the Surveillance and Prescribing Support for Antimicrobial Stewardship Resource Capacity Building (SPARC) App an innovative digital tool aimed at promoting rational use of antibiotics and enhancing treatment outcomes across the healthcare sector.   The official unveiling took place on Friday in Abuja during a high-level event attended by health stakeholders and partners. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who was represented by Pharmacist (Mrs.) Olubunmi Aribeana,…

Health Minister hails Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar’s appointment as UCL Vice-Provost(Health)

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Abubakar on his appointment as the new Vice-Provost (Health) at University College London (UCL), described the development as a proud moment for Nigeria and a major boost to global health leadership. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, Professor Pate said Abubakar’s appointment reflected not only his outstanding personal achievements but also the increasing global recognition of Nigerian professionals in the health sector. “Professor Abubakar’s appointment reflects not only his personal excellence but…

FG launches Maiden National Self-Care Day, unveils policies to promote personal wellness

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has officially launched Nigeria’s maiden National Self-Care Day, urging Nigerians to take greater responsibility for their health and well-being through simple, everyday practices that support personal wellness and reduce pressure on the healthcare system. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, described self-care as a necessity in the country’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). He emphasized that health transformation cannot rely solely on clinics and hospitals but must also involve proactive choices by…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launches National HIV Policy Documents as Nigeria intensifies efforts to eliminate Pediatric HIV

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria has taken a bold step in its commitment to eliminate pediatric HIV with the launch of two national policy documents by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the National HIV Health Sector Symposium organised by the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare FMOH, on Tuesday at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event, themed “Advancing PMTCT and Pediatric HIV Coverage in Nigeria,” brought together key players in the health sector to assess progress, address existing gaps, and mobilize unified efforts toward eliminating mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in…

Over 250 Journalists benefit as NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital conduct second free Medical Outreach

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of activities marking the 2025 Press Week, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, in collaboration with Nizamiye Hospital, has conducted its second free medical outreach for journalists in Abuja, reaching over 250 beneficiaries. The outreach, held under the theme “Journalism in a Changing World: Press Freedom, Media, Democracy and Society”, provided comprehensive health screenings including general checkups, eye examinations, and cardiac assessments. Addressing participants at the event, NUJ FCT Chairman, Ms. Grace Ike, emphasized the importance of health in the journalism profession, noting…

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu flags off Medville Medical City, urges Diaspora to end medical tourism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to take deliberate steps towards ending medical tourism by investing in world-class health infrastructure back home. She made this appeal at the 16th Annual Mbaise USA Convention held in Minnesota, United States, where she officially flagged off the commencement of construction of the Medville Medical City in Uvuru, Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. Odumegwu-Ojukwu emphasized the need for diaspora communities not to see the United States and Europe as permanent homes, but to replicate…

FG signs Tripartite MoU with Achievers University, FMC Owo to strengthen Medical Training, tackle Health Workforce Gap

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to expand Nigeria’s healthcare workforce and improve the quality of medical education, the Federal Government has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Achievers University, Owo, and the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo, Ondo State.   The MoU, signed at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja, will enable Achievers University to utilize FMC Owo’s facilities for the clinical training of its students in medicine, nursing, and allied health programmes. This initiative aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed health…

FG launches National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance to boost Public Health and Environmental Safety

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has officially launched the National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s public health system and enhancing environmental safety in response to growing chemical-related threats. The launch event, held in Abuja and organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, mark a significant step toward aligning Nigeria with global standards in chemical safety and surveillance. Speaking on behalf of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Daju Kachollom, described the…

Health Minister pays surprise visit to FMC Abuja, orders sweeping Emergency Care Reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, on Saturday paid a surprise visit to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, following the outcome of an investigative panel report prompted by a viral video that exposed lapses in the hospital’s emergency response.   The video, which sparked widespread outrage, showed an accident victim brought in by a good Samaritan but reportedly faced delays and apparent neglect at the emergency unit. Dr. Salako’s unannounced visit was aimed at assessing the state of emergency care and engaging frontline…