#Nigeria is the first country in the world to roll out a new #meningitis vaccine, Men5CV recommended by World Health Organization (WHO): who.int/news/item/12-0…

Meningitis is an old and deadly foe, but this new vaccine holds the potential to change the trajectory of the disease, preventing future…

#EidMubarak #staysafe
Safeguard your health all through the holidays

Awareness walk with WHO Nigeria in commemoration of 2024 World Health Day
#Myhealthmyright

April 7th is World Health Day #WHD

Undoubtedly, the right to health of millions around the world is increasingly coming under threat. Diseases, disasters and conflicts have largely become the cause of deaths and disabilities. Not to mention the adverse effect of climate change…

The Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA, through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and their collaborative partners, embarks on a 5-day National Training of Trainers (NTOT) for the Refresher Training of frontline health workers across the country, as a crucial and initial…

Nigeria’s large human capital is one of the country’s greatest assets, if appropriately utilised.

Following the discussion I had with over 400 Diaspora Nigerian medical professionals in February, I met with Honourable Dr Abike Dabiri, CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission…

The Federal Government has called on Hospital Chief Medical Directors to imbibe a good maintenance culture for the facilities and equipment under their care. As this will enhance service delivery and encourage interventions from government, private and development partners.

The…

The Honorable Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa visit to NACA
Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA

Autism – also referred to as autism spectrum disorder ̶ constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of the brain. About 1 in 100 children has autism. Characteristics may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later.

The…

Nigeria’s healthcare sector is experiencing a transformation under President Tinubu’s Bola Ahmed Tinubu, leadership, with the approval of a Sector-Wide Approach ( #SWAp ) and the Health Sector Renewal Program (NHSRIP).

Key reforms are underway for the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund…

On behalf of the Global and Nigeria’s Stop TB Partnership, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, Sen Oluremi Tinubu, CON, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on her investiture as the Global and National Stop TB Champion,…

The expected outcomes of our Health Sector Renewal Investment Program were carefully benchmarked on disability-adjusted life years (DALY) indicators, considering the rising percentage of vulnerable and physically challenged groups among Nigeria’s population.

The program aligns…

As a show of commitment to achieving all assigned deliverables for the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare as contained in the MDA Performance Management Score Card which is in line with the Ministerial Presidential Priorities, MDA Operational Objectives and Service…

Coordinating Minister Muhammad Ali Pate will be on Channels Television ‘ Sunrise Daily in 30mins.
Follow the conversation to get more information on FG’s approach to improving cancer care in Nigeria .

As you may recall, the Honorable Minister of Trade, Industry, and Investment and I convened with representatives of the Needles and Syringes manufacturing group in January to address their challenges.

Our goal was to collaborate on effective solutions and actionable steps to…

Sunday is #WorldTBDay
Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading infectious killer. Nearly 4500 people lose their lives and 30 000 people fall ill with TB each day. TB present in all countries and age groups.

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that most often affects the…

The Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare (Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA) is committed to its strategic objective of improving population health outcomes in Nigeria, with a special focus on enhancing access to high-quality oncology care. This is a crucial part of our comprehensive Health…