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Iziaq Salako

March 28, 2025

FG to hold dialogue on power in health sector, inaugurates committee

Mr Salako said experts from the health and power sectors would attend the proposed national dialogue.

Iziaq Salako (Credit: EnviromentNews)
March 26, 2025

FG to protect Nigerians from high salt intake, unhealthy diets: Minister

He urged public health advocates, educators, and community leaders to support the national effort through community outreach.

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February 4, 2025

FG unveils health insurance for sickle cell, cancer patients

Mr Salako stressed that cancer care should not be limited to urban areas.

Sickle cell, cancer patients
January 31, 2025

FG pledges to prioritise cancer care through infrastructure expansion

The minister said the government had created the Cancer Health Fund to support cancer patients nationwide.

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January 31, 2025

FG prioritises cancer prevention, maternal health in 2025 budget

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to health education and prevention strategies.

Federal Ministry of Health
January 30, 2025

FG pledges to tackle quackery in health sector

He said that the ministry would continue to prioritise medical laboratory science.

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January 14, 2025

FG to reduce costs of dialysis by 80% in FMC Abuja

The minister explained that the dialysis would be done at an 80 per cent subsidy to ensure that dialysis care is more accessible and affordable to Nigerians.

Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja
December 10, 2024

FG integrates Noma activities into neglected tropical diseases framework

The federal government has announced that measures are in place to integrate Noma activities into the existing structures of Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Iziaq Salako (Credit: EnviromentNews)
September 18, 2024

FG, stakeholders move to tackle plastic waste pollution

He said that it had also affected the ecosystems, wildlife, and ultimately, human health.

Plastic waste
July 30, 2024

FG urges Nigerians to fight food waste to reduce hunger

Mr Salako said managing losses and waste wisely was crucial to reducing the hunger experienced by millions suffering from food scarcity.

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