The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is calling for renewed action to protect lives…
Category: Health
One In 10 Children Worldwide Living With Obesity — UNICEF Report
Childhood obesity has overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-aged children and…
Nigeria’s Health Financing Dialogue: Promises, Gaps And The Road Ahead
Against this backdrop, from 1 to 4 September 2025, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social…
President Tinubu Launches ₦2.9bn Nationwide Health Commodities Distribution to Curb Maternal and Neonatal Deaths
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has commenced the nationwide distribution of health commodities valued at ₦2.9…
Similar Lassa Virus Strains In W’Africa Boost Single Vaccine Hope
The Executive Director of the International Centre of Excellence, Prof. Alash’le Abimiku, has said that similarities…
Fire Scare At Nisa Premier Hospital Quickly Contained — Management
A minor fire incident occurred at the oxygen gas plant of Nisa Premier Hospital, Abuja, on…
Kaduna health workers jubilate as Sani approves new salary structure
Health workers across Kaduna State erupted in relief and celebration on Wednesday after Governor Uba Sani…
President Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance Implementation Across MDAs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to fully implement mandatory…
FG Seeks Context-Driven, Evidence-Based Approach To Health Financing
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has called for the adoption of…
Scottish Drug Deaths Fall But Remain Worst In Europe
Official figures suggest that Scotland remains the drugs death capital of Europe for the seventh year…