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minister of health and social welfare

May 25, 2024

Japa: FG raises medical, nursing schools enrolment to 64,000 to address shortage of health workers

He said health workers in Nigeria have continued to move abroad, citing inadequate equipment, insecurity, poor working conditions, and low salaries.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
March 30, 2024

FG advocates enhanced TB detection with GeneXpert technology

The minister said 51 mobile digital X-ray platforms has been deployed nationwide.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
March 22, 2024

Cancer: FG, NSIA sign MoU on procurement of treatment equipment

Mr Pate said the MoU would aid in the procurement of oncology equipment for the management of cancer.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
March 19, 2024

Reps summon health minister Pate over misappropriation of $300 million antimalarial funds

The House of Representatives summoned Health Minister Mohammed Pate over the alleged misappropriation of $300 million antimalarial funds.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
March 16, 2024

FG inaugurates 20-member digital health committee

“Real-time information sharing remains a challenge, exacerbating existing gaps in service delivery.’’

state for health and social welfare, Adetunji Alausa,
March 1, 2024

FG restates commitment to eradicating Noma disease among children

It is a rapidly progressing infection with a devastating impact on those affected

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
December 9, 2023

FG bans use of rapid test-kits for blood screening

“This campaign is to bring voluntary blood donation to the consciousness of the citizens.’’

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
November 22, 2023

Shettima reiterates FG’s commitment to financing immunisation programmes

He applauded the Gavi alliance’s contributions to improving vaccine coverage in Nigeria.

Vice President Kashim Shettima (Credit: Facebook)
November 22, 2023

FG committed to eradicating noma disease: Minister

According to the minister, the federal government has not rested on its oars until this disease is totally eliminated from the country

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
October 25, 2023

Excess consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages threat to future generations: FG

“Taxation on SSB has shown an effective reduction in its consumption in countries where it is in force.”

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate