Category: Health

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…

The Federal Government has rolled out a comprehensive national roadmap aimed at strengthening midwifery services and improving maternal and newborn healthcare outcomes across Nigeria. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing to commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Midwife in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, said the government had embarked on deliberate and strategic initiatives to enhance the capacity of midwives and tackle maternal and child mortality nationwide. Represented by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr. Abisola Adegoke, the minister described midwives…

The Federal Government has strengthened efforts to secure Nigeria’s medicine supply and expand access to cutting-edge treatments through a strategic collaboration with international partners, including US-based non-profit Caring Cross. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to advancing scientific capacity and translating new technologies into impactful healthcare solutions for Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja during a ministerial engagement with a delegation led by the Director-General of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD),…

By Our Reporter     In a significant step towards improving healthcare access and strengthening national health outcomes, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) has commissioned a 100-bed Renewed Hope Specialist Hospital in Dumbin Rauga, Dutsen Abba Ward, Zaria, Kaduna State.   The commissioning marks yet another milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and advance the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), as well as other cross-cutting goals.   The state-of-the-art facility is designed…

The Directorate of Force Medical Services has received a significant boost following the donation of medical consumables by retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Aminu Yesufu, as part of activities marking his 72nd birthday. The development was disclosed by the Force Medical PR Liaison Officer, SP Eze Chidiebere K, who noted that the gesture reflected a sustained commitment to supporting healthcare delivery within the Nigeria Police Force. The celebratory events, held in Abuja, were marked by acts of charity and goodwill. The retired DIG began the festivities with a visit…

Nigeria has taken a major step toward eliminating cervical cancer, with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare launching a nationwide screening programme in Owerri, Imo State, as part of efforts aligned with the World Health Organization global strategy. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on April 29, 2026, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, said the country has adopted key measures to meet the WHO’s 2030 targets for cervical cancer elimination. These include vaccinating 90 percent of girls against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) by…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has received a delegation from the Board of Directors of Police Health Maintenance Limited (PHML) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in a renewed effort to deepen collaboration on healthcare delivery and medical welfare for police personnel. During the visit, the IGP was formally inaugurated as Chairman of the PHML Board, a development that signals strengthened leadership oversight and a renewed drive to improve access to quality healthcare services for officers across the Nigeria Police Force. The PHML delegation was led by DIG…

The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive National Malaria Strategic Plan (2026–2030) aimed at reducing malaria prevalence and mortality in Nigeria by 50 percent from 2025 levels, as part of renewed efforts to eliminate the disease. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, announced the initiative in Abuja during activities marking the World Malaria Day 2026. He noted that the new strategy is designed to consolidate gains already made, with malaria prevalence declining from 42 percent in 2010 to 15 percent in 2025.…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, today received a high-level delegation from the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in a move aimed at strengthening collaboration between law enforcement and healthcare professionals. The delegation, led by NANNM National President, Comrade Haruna Mamman, visited the IGP to deepen inter-agency cooperation and raise concern over the growing menace of unlicensed medical practitioners, commonly referred to as quacks, operating across the country. According to the association, the proliferation and increasing patronage of such illegal…