Category: Health

The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Cosmetics Safety Management Technical Working Group (NCSM-TWG) to address the rising health risks associated with unsafe cosmetic products in Nigeria. The inauguration, held in Abuja on Tuesday, marks a significant move from policy formulation to concrete implementation in regulating cosmetic safety nationwide. Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Dogara Okara said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to protecting Nigerians from cosmetic-related health hazards that have long been underestimated. He warned that…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced that the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), in partnership with the Stanford University–based SPARK Global Programme, will host the 2026 Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Scientific Conference in Abuja from February 2 to 7, 2026. The conference is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to transform scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions, while enhancing the country’s position in global and continental research networks. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with Stanford SPARK, highlights the growing importance of translational research…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has begun the nationwide enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. The enforcement followed a directive by the Nigerian Senate mandating the agency to completely halt the manufacture and distribution of sachet alcohol and small-sized bottled alcoholic drinks by December 2025. The resolution stemmed from a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South, who cited public health concerns and global best practices.…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ethical standards in Nigeria’s health research ecosystem, pledging sustained support for the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) to safeguard research participants and align local studies with global best practices. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, gave the assurance while speaking at the 2026 Face-to-Face Meeting and Training Workshop of NHREC held in Abuja. Dr. Salako stressed that robust ethical oversight remains central to credible research, public trust and scientific integrity, particularly as…

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 24-member Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) to spearhead the implementation of the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI), a flagship programme designed to guarantee reliable and sustainable electricity supply to health facilities across the country. The initiative target achieving at least 30 per cent renewable-powered healthcare delivery nationwide by the end of 2027, as part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s health system and improve service delivery. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,…

The Federal Government has provided fresh clarification on its ongoing standoff with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), attributed the impasse to structural and policy constraints rather than government neglect, while underscoring a ₦90 billion annual increase in health workers’ allowances as proof of its commitment to industrial harmony. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the disclosure on Tuesday during an interview on the AIT Kaakaki programme, where he outlined measures taken by the Federal Government to address the concerns…

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to tackle micronutrient deficiencies in Nigeria by inaugurating the National Advisory Committee on Micronutrient Deficiency and Control and unveiling new policy frameworks aimed at coordinated national action. Speaking at the 2025 National Micronutrient Conference in Abuja, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate CON, emphasized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to transitioning from fragmented nutrition initiatives to a synchronized, evidence-based approach that prioritized the nutritional needs of women, children, and other vulnerable groups. The conference, themed “Strengthening Resilient Systems…

Nigeria and the United States have signed a landmark technical Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the health sector, enhancing national health security, and expanding access to quality primary healthcare services across the country. The agreement, signed in Abuja on Friday, seek to deepen collaboration on the early detection, prevention and control of emerging, re-emerging and existing infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis, while supporting Nigeria’s drive toward a more resilient and self-reliant health system. Under the MoU, both countries will work together to strengthen disease…