Category: Health

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to taking full responsibility for the health of Nigerians, expressing concern over recent changes in global health funding and emphasizing the need for stronger national ownership of the country’s healthcare system. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this known while receiving the Ambassador of Spain to Nigeria, Felix Costales Artieda, who led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja. The visit was aimed at briefing the…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) has commended Mrs. Olufowobi-Yusuf Adeola, Director of the Food and Drugs Services Department, on her conferment as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON), emphasizing the critical role of chemistry in environmental and public health. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, represented at the fellowship investiture by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr. Gloria Adegoke, described the event as a celebration of professional excellence, integrity, and dedication to national development. He…

The Federal Government has called on healthcare institutions across Nigeria to institutionalize regular audits and maintenance of medical equipment as part of efforts to improve healthcare quality and patient outcomes nationwide. This directive was issued during the opening ceremony of a five-day Capacity Building Workshop for Biomedical Engineers held Tuesday at the National Hospital Abuja. The training was organised by Healthy Living Communications Limited and the College of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (CBET) in partnership with the Hospital Services Department of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Representing…

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has applauded the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, for her commitment to advancing the Federal Government’s food security agenda, describing it as a critical component of the nation’s public health strategy. In a statement issued by Ado Bako, Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Minister gave the commendation during his welcome remarks at the National Traditional and Religious Leaders’ Summit on Health 2026, themed “Role of Traditional…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday commissioned the Abdul Samad Rabiu/Nigeria Customs Service Hospital in Bauchi, a 60-bed healthcare facility donated through the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa). The hospital, constructed by ASR Africa founded by Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group is expected to expand access to quality healthcare for Customs personnel, their families, and host communities across Zone ‘D’ and neighbouring states. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Adeniyi described the project as a strategic welfare investment that underscores the…

The Federal Government has issued a one-month ultimatum to the contractor handling the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) office project in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to complete and make the facility functional. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Kunle Salako, gave the directive on Thursday, February 12, 2026, during an unscheduled inspection visit to the abandoned NHIA building in Abeokuta. The visit followed a viral video on social media highlighting the deteriorating state of the facility. During the on-the-spot assessment, Dr. Salako expressed concern over the…

The Federal Government has engaged traditional and religious leaders nationwide to strengthen the implementation of health sector reforms under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. The move was announced ahead of the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders’ Summit on health, aimed at deepening collaboration and accountability across the sector. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this during a ministerial press briefing in Abuja. He explained that the reforms are focused on strengthening governance and accountability, expanding access to quality health services, unlocking…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed the suspension of all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products, directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to immediately cease factory shutdowns, warehouse sealing, and public enforcement campaigns. This directive followed a joint intervention by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), which highlighted the potential security risks of continued enforcement in the absence of a…