Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Plateau State Commissioner for Health

January 30, 2026

Plateau includes NTD preventive measures in school health programme: Commissioner

Mr Baamlong announced that Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang approved the procurement of anti-snake venom for the treatment of snakebite.

Pupils in class
December 23, 2025

Lassa fever kills two in Plateau

The commissioner condemned the unwholesome practice carried out in some slaughter slabs, where meat is washed with contaminated sewage water.

Lassa-fever
December 1, 2025

33,000 females, 14,000 males living with HIV in Plateau

Mr Ba’amlong noted that there had been progress in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission.

Plateau State logo
May 14, 2025

Plateau recorded three deaths from cholera, five cases confirmed: Official

Mr Baamlong called for the evacuation of the suspected cholera cases to the treatment centres.

Map of Plateau State
November 30, 2024

Plateau recorded 2,260 new HIV infections in 2023: Official

Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Dr Cletus Shurkuk, said the state recorded 2, 260 new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infections and 581 deaths from the disease in 2023

Map of Plateau State
May 26, 2024

Plateau renovating, equipping over 300 PHCs, 17 general hospitals: Official

The government is currently ensuring the regulation of healthcare facilities in the state.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang