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The Federal Government has allocated ₦32 billion from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund to address the gap in healthcare services, including primary healthcare funding and commodities for TB, HIV and Malaria. Briefing journalists at the 10th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting for the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund in Abuja,…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has reassured Nigerians, especially those living with HIV, that the country has a steady supply of antiretroviral drugs, adding that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N4.8 billion for HIV treatment. In a statement, the Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope…
As part of efforts to improve universal health coverage and unlocking its value chains, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare through its Medical Laboratory Services Division, will organise a National Summit on Integrated Diagnostics Services. A statement by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry,…
Former presidential spokesperson, and prominent political strategist Dr. Doyin Okupe,, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Friday, March 7, 2025. Okupe, was a key figure in Nigerian politics, having served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has highlighted data quality, multi-sectoral approach, continuous community and stakeholder engagement as key factors to effectively combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, AMR, in the country. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris stated this in Abuja at…
The Federal Government has officially unveiled the standards and guidelines for organ and tissue transplantation in Nigeria, which is aimed to promote transparency, accountability, and adherence to international best practices. Speaking at the launching ceremony at the Ministry’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq…
The fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gained fresh momentum as key stakeholders convened in Abuja for the first-quarter meeting of the AMR Technical Working Group (TWG) and the AMR Coordinating Committee. The meeting brought together stakeholders from human health, animal health, agriculture, and the environment to assess progress, tackle challenges,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has halted the registration of Multi-Dose Anti-Malarial (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral suspension. The announcement was made in a public alert No. 01/2025, released on the agency’s website yesterday. NAFDAC explained that the decision was made due to the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its campaign against counterfeit medicines, uncovering massive warehouses of fake and expired drugs in Aba, Abia State; Onitsha, Anambra State; and Idumota, Lagos State. In a statement on Monday, the Director-General of the agency, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye,…
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in celebrating Radio Day, the Minister for Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has urged all radio stations across the country to harness their platforms to raise awareness about climate change and its impact on society. In a statement, Alhaji Mohammed…
