Monday, July 13, 2026

Federal Ministry of Health

July 8, 2026

Kano emerges Nigeria’s top state in BHCPF enrolment for Q1 2026

Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has emerged as Nigeria’s best-performing agency in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund enrolment.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
May 24, 2026

Lagos rules out immediate Ebola threat, steps up surveillance measures

He said the state’s biosecurity and emergency response systems remained fully activated and outbreak-tested.

Lagos health commissioner Akin Abayomi. [CREDIT: Twitter page of Mr Abayomi]
May 21, 2026

SFH, partners disseminate findings on hormonal IUD scale-up in Nasarawa

Abdulsamad Salihu, the executive director of donor-funded portfolio directorate at SFH, described the project as a major milestone in Nigeria’s reproductive health journey.

Society for Family Health,
April 17, 2026

Family planning has reduced maternal mortality by 30%: Official

He stressed the need for increased grassroots awareness and accurate information on family planning.

Nursing mothers
April 8, 2026

Kwara partners FG to address gaps in cosmetic safety

She described Kwara as an important hub in the cosmetics value chain.

Kwara State Government
March 28, 2026

Foundation offers free eye care to 1,000 FCT residents

He said that the intervention was designed to address limited access to quality eye care.

A doctor/optometrist examining a patient’s eye.
February 26, 2026

Protesters storm NAFDAC Lagos office over sachet alcohol ban

Mr Michael stated that NAFDAC had not provided empirical evidence supporting claims that children had easy access to sachet alcohol.

Sachet alcohol (credit: Businessday) and NAFDAC (credit: punch)
January 30, 2026

Health commissioners move to strengthen child survival strategies

They spoke in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting on ‘Integrated Child Survival Advocacy’.

Health commissioners
January 16, 2026

UCH Strike: JOHESU urges members to remain resolute

The UCH’s chapter of JOHESU members have been on strike, declared by its national body, since November 17, 2025.

December 13, 2025

Gov Mutfwang hailed for improved performance at Jos orthopaedic hospital

Ms Daju noted that the governor’s continuous support had played a vital role in strengthening the facility’s infrastructure.