Category: Health

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to tackle glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, through strategic frameworks and nationwide awareness initiatives. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the pledge during a press briefing to mark the 2026 World Glaucoma Week in Abuja. Dr. Salako highlighted the government’s focus on integrated eye care across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare levels, under the National Eye Health Strategic Development Plan 2024–2028. He announced the launch of the Nigeria Glaucoma Guidelines and Toolkit, aimed…

The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has described diagnostics as the foundation of modern healthcare, stressing that strengthening Nigeria’s diagnostic capacity is a strategic investment in the efficiency, credibility and performance of the nation’s health system. Salako stated this in his keynote address at the 2026 National Summit on Diagnostics themed “Strengthening Partnerships and Local Content for Integrated Diagnostics,” held in Abuja. He explained that accurate and timely diagnosis is critical for disease prevention, early detection, effective treatment and continuous patient monitoring,…

The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has expressed confidence that the Federal Government’s injection of N98 billion into primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across the country will significantly enhance the delivery of healthcare services at the grassroots. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group said the funding demonstrates that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to strengthening healthcare delivery at the community level. According to TMV, the Federal Government disbursed the N98 billion in 2025 as part of efforts to boost…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has charged the newly appointed Registrar of the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN), Idris Garba, to prioritise the digitalisation of the profession and intensify efforts to eliminate quackery in radiographic practice across the country. The directive was given by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, while presenting the letter of appointment to the new registrar in Abuja. Salako emphasised that digitalising the profession was critical to improving healthcare delivery, noting that the initiative would provide…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Tuesday commemorated the 2026 World Hearing Day, announcing a major expansion of the National Eye Health Programme to include ear and other sensory health functions. In a statement signed by Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, the ministry said the event, marked in Abuja, aligns with the global initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness on hearing health and the prevention of hearing loss. Speaking on the development, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and…

The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a modern Primary Health Care Centre in Umunisu Ugbawka, located in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, in a move aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services in rural communities. The facility was established in honour of Rear Admiral Patrick Chibueze Nwatu (Rtd) under the Navy’s Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects initiative designed to support community development and enhance civil-military relations. Representing the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, the Director of Veteran Affairs, Rear Admiral Raheem Taofeek, said…

The Federal Government has called on stakeholders across the health sector to renew their commitment toward building a resilient and inclusive healthcare system capable of meeting the needs of all Nigerians. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the call while delivering his address at the APC Medical Council Health Roundtable Conference held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the State Banquet Hall in Abuja. Salako emphasized that achieving a resilient health system requires collective action, noting that collaboration among government institutions, development…

The Federal Government has urged health regulatory bodies to reciprocate the administration’s renewed budgetary support by ensuring strict compliance with professional standards and ethical practices. The call was made by the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, during the commissioning of the South East Zonal Office of the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria in Enugu on Tuesday, 24 February. Dr. Salako highlighted that since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, health regulatory bodies have benefited from restored government funding, a…