Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

January 16, 2026

FG inaugurates committees to tackle health sector disputes

The federal government has inaugurated two high-level ministerial committees to address long-standing industrial disputes in the health sector

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
December 21, 2025

Out-of-pocket health spending in Nigeria fell to 58.3% in 2024: Report

The report showed that the 2024 figure represents a marginal drop from 58.8 per cent in 2023.

Patients in the hospital used to illustrate the story
November 11, 2025

NAFDAC to enforce alcohol sachet ban in 2026

NAFDAC said the enforcement would ensure full compliance with the total ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles.

Alcoholic beverages in sachet
November 2, 2025

NARD Strike: FG to clear N11.9 billion doctors’ arrears, recruit 15,000 health workers

Mr Balogun said the fund has been authorised for release to address outstanding arrears, including the accoutrement allowance.

HEALTH WORKERS IN KADUNA
October 22, 2025

FG, global partners launch innovative cancer medicine study

Over the next 18 months, 30 Nigerian patients are expected to receive world-class immunotherapy treatment at no cost.

NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA (credit: facebook)
August 17, 2025

FG to host health financing policy dialogue in September

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says it will host the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue from September 1 to 4 in Abuja.

Health ministry building
July 20, 2025

FG trains Abuja health managers on data-driven operational plans

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has trained health leaders and managers in Abuja.

Abuja Clinic
July 19, 2025

FG trains FCT health managers in smart, data-driven operational plans  

Ms Nwachukwu said the participants were equipped with practical tools for leadership, planning, and governance to drive efficient health service delivery.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
February 15, 2025

Children constitute 7.2% of annual cancer cases in Nigeria: Official

Regarding government response to childhood cancer, the national coordinator said efforts were in place to include it in the Cancer Health Fund.

Image used to illustrate cancer
January 15, 2025

West Africa ramps up fight against Lassa fever threat

This was disclosed on Wednesday in a joint statement by the conveners.

Lassa fever infected patient