President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to support the federal government’s drive to deliver a world-class healthcare system across the country. Speaking through the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, the President made the appeal during the official transfer of the Akure complex of the University of Medical READ MORE
Category: Health
Nigeria: FG Disburses N32.9bn to Strengthen Primary Health Centres, Calls for Community Oversight
The Federal Government has released N32.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to bolster primary health care (PHC) services across the country. This marks the third round of disbursements in 2025. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the release on Wednesday in a statement READ MORE
NDLEA Launches Online Platform for Drug Tests and Visa Clearance
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially launched a new digital platform to streamline its Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance processes. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility, improve efficiency, and strengthen the fight against substance abuse and drug trafficking in Nigeria. The platform, known as the Drug Integrity Test and Visa READ MORE
Nigeria govt rolls out medical equipment, drugs to strengthen primary health care
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the nationwide distribution of medical equipment and essential drugs to Primary Health Care (PHC) centers, in a move designed to transform service delivery and boost access to quality health care for millions of Nigerians. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, who READ MORE
Nigeria: President Tinubu directs mandatory health insurance implementation across MDAs
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to issue a service-wide circular to all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on the implementation of mandatory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Act, 2022. However, President Tinubu called for further, closer and constructive engagement with READ MORE
Nigeria: NAFDAC warns public over fake Gold Vision Oxytocin injection
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public about an unregistered Gold Vision Oxytocin injection 10IU bearing a fake registration number. The alert, numbered 028/2025, was published on the agency’s official website. NAFDAC said the product was falsely claimed to be manufactured by Anhui Hongye Pharmaceutical READ MORE
Nigeria: FG unveils genomic strategy, prepares for AMR 2026
The Federal Government says it is strengthening Nigeria’s health security system with a national genomic surveillance strategy, expanded laboratory networks, and trained health workers to better respond to public health threats. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, stated this on his official X account, formerly known as Twitter, while READ MORE
Sights restored as over 2,000 benefit from NNPC/Shell Vision First outreach in Lagos community
There have been testimonies of restored sights as more than 2,000 people accessed healthcare services in an outreach organised in Lagos as part of the Vision First initiative of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo). “Now I can see clearly, I can see my READ MORE
Lagos govt announces plans to establish multi-campus university of medicine in Badagry
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr Tolani Sule said the state would establish a system multi-campus university of medicine in Badagry, to enhance development in the ancient town. Sule disclosed this during the inauguration of the newly remodeled Badagry Town Hall at valedictory event for the outgoing chairman of the council, Mr READ MORE
NLNG advances healthcare agenda with life-saving Neonatal & ICU facilities in Asaba
In a bold push to support the transformation of healthcare delivery in Nigeria, NLNG, on Thursday, unveiled a new Neonatal Ward and a renovated Intensive Care Unit at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State, marking another milestone in its Hospital Support Programme (HSP). The upgraded FMC Asaba facility now boasts of world-class READ MORE
Nigeria: ICRC applauds MEDIPOOL as breakthrough to address drug access in most underserved regions
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), has applauded the approval of the MEDIPOOL project as a major breakthrough towards addressing drug access in Nigeria’s most underserved regions. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, the Director-General of ICRC in a statement by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head, Media and Publicity, said the project was approved by the Federal Executive READ MORE
NAFDAC boss calls for collaboration for scientific innovation in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has addressed critical issues surrounding research excellence in Nigeria. Accordin g to a statement, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director General of NAFDAC, made this known in Abuja on Monday at the opening of a three-day national conference themed “Exploring Excellence in Ethical Conduct, Leadership READ MORE
NOA, Ondo announce collaboration on mass vaccination campaign
The National Orientation Agency in Ondo State has confirmed its collaboration with the Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency for a mass immunisation campaign set to take place from May 3 to 10, 2025. This partnership aims to increase vaccination coverage across the state and improve public health. In a statement on READ MORE
NPHCDA: Nigeria govt inaugurates revitalisation plan for 901 Primary Health Centres
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has announced the revitalisation of more than 901 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria. Additionally, it plans to upgrade 2,701 more as part of its effort to ensure that at least one fully functional PHC exists per ward nationwide. READ MORE
Nigeria’s First Lady Tinubu to distribute professional kits to 10,000 nurses in South-West
Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu is expected in Ondo State between April 17 and April 18 to flag off the distribution of the professional kits to 10,000 nurses and midwives across the South-West region and for other engagements. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs and Mobilisation, Mrs Seun Osamaye said READ MORE