Monday, July 20, 2026

Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

June 10, 2026

Nigerian government moves to standardise Tom Brown production

Tom Brown is a complementary food made from roasted grains and legumes such as millet, sorghum, maize, soybeans and groundnuts.

TomBrown
February 17, 2026

First lady inaugurates National Community Food Bank Programme campaign

Mrs Tinubu advised wives of governors across the nation to also support the advocacy.

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
December 18, 2025

FG to project Tinubu’s achievements in health, other sectors

According to Mr Idris, the Tinubu administration, through the health ministry, is achieving significant results that must be effectively communicated to the public.

Pate with Idris
November 16, 2025

Ministry, ICPC sign deal to monitor health projects nationwide

He described the move as part of a renewed national commitment to integrity, trust, and collective progress.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
September 7, 2025

Frequent ejaculation may lower risk of prostate cancer, says expert

Mr Nwokwu cautioned that those studies showed associations and did not establish causation.

Prostate cancer chart
August 20, 2025

FG pegs kidney dialysis at N12,000 in 11 federal hospitals

Mr Balogun said that more federal hospitals would be added to the safety net.

A patient with kidney problem on hospital bed
April 12, 2025

Men with large breasts at higher risk of cancer: Expert

He explained that because men had breast tissue, they could develop breast cancer, although the condition was rare.

A man with a large breast used to illustrate this story (Credit: NAN)
December 21, 2024

North-West with least number of medical equipment; South-West has highest: NBS

At 20.9 per cent, the North-West has the least number of basic medical equipment in health facilities.

NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA (credit: facebook)
December 15, 2024

FG, foreign partners sign letter of intent to enhance healthcare access

He emphasised the company’s commitment to supporting the country’s healthcare sector.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
September 8, 2024

FG distributes 1.3 million bottles of micronutrient supplements to pregnant women

It is aimed at reducing the rate of maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria.

Pregnant Women