Sunday, July 19, 2026

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare

June 15, 2026

FG targets investors for healthcare power infrastructure

Mr Salako said inadequate electricity supply remained a major constraint to efficient healthcare delivery.

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
May 11, 2026

FG partners EU, WHO on €4.2 million health programme

The initiative will be implemented over a four-year period.

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
May 6, 2026

FG commends WAHO, ECOWAS on regional health security efforts

He said West Africa continued to face complex and evolving health challenges.

WAHO and ECOWAS
May 4, 2026
Doctors performing surgery
April 18, 2026

Veteran actor Jide Kosoko takes campaign against malaria to health minister 

The minister highlighted increased compliance with the use of insecticide-treated nets.

Jide Kosoko and insecticide-treated nets.
March 10, 2026

FG backs local diagnostic production to strengthen health security

Mr Salako said the government’s plan included manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance of diagnostic equipment and in vitro diagnostic products.

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
December 6, 2025

FG seeks stronger collaboration to combat cancer  

The minister also disclosed that Nigeria had developed two new strategic documents to guide the country’s cancer control efforts.

CANCER PATIENTS
December 1, 2025

FG offers free annual liver, kidney tests for HIV patients

Ms Ilori said despite global disruptions, Nigeria was on track to meet the 2030 target of ending HIV.

HIV logo
June 2, 2025

FG launches digital health reform to strengthen service delivery

The federal government states that it is undertaking a comprehensive digital transformation of Nigeria’s health system under the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’.

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.

Iziaq Salako (Credit: EnviromentNews)