Tag:Minister of state for Health and Social Welfare

Health

FG Unveils N50m Lifeline for Cancer Patients, 200 Beneficiaries Get N100,000 Each

The Federal Government on Wednesday unveiled a N50 million Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) Fund to support cancer patients battling transportation, accommodation, feeding and...

Toyin Adebayo - June 17, 2026

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FG, WHO, EU Launch Major Initiative to Strengthen Nigeria’s Public Health Institutions

The Federal Government on Monday launched a major health sector initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s public health institutions, disease surveillance systems, emergency preparedness and...

Toyin Adebayo - May 11, 2026

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Digital Health Now an “Emergency Priority” as FG Unveils Nationwide Data Integration Plan

ABUJA – The Federal Government has declared digital health transformation an urgent national priority, announcing a comprehensive plan to integrate health records and data...

Toyin Adebayo - November 25, 2025

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FG Reaffirms Commitment to Eliminating Cervical Cancer by 2030

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer by 2030, aligning with the World Health Organization (WHO) target and President Bola...

Toyin Adebayo - February 11, 2025

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FG Achieves 15.7% Growth in Health Insurance Coverage, Pledges More Support for Doctors

The Federal Government has announced a 15.7% increase in the number of Nigerians covered by health insurance, signaling significant progress toward achieving Universal Health...

Toyin Adebayo - January 31, 2025

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Nigeria Leads Fight Against Skin Bleaching Epidemic, Says Minister Salako

Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Nigeria's Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has described the pervasive use of skin-bleaching products in Nigeria as...

Mosali Edunosa - January 23, 2025

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FMC Jabi Gets Boost with Ultramodern Healthcare Facilities as Salako Advocates Quality Service Delivery

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jabi, Abuja, has taken a significant stride in enhancing healthcare delivery with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art clinical services...

Toyin Adebayo - January 14, 2025