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Nigeria moves to strengthen nutrition funding with new law — Shettima
ABUJA, Oct. 7, 2026 — The Federal Government is set to accelerate the development of a National Food and Nutrition...
FG reaffirms commitment to equitable cancer care, targets 30% reduction by 2030
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing Nigeria’s cancer burden by strengthening prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and...
World Heart Day: Idris calls for stronger action to prevent heart disease, save lives
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for stronger action to prevent cardiovascular disease, promote early...
Bago unveils N100m hospital equipment to boost healthcare delivery in Niger
The Niger State Government has unveiled hospital equipment, medical commodities and consumables worth N100 million at the Umaru Sanda Ndayako...
FG says no confirmed Ebola case in Nigeria, urges calm
ABUJA -- The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in...
Tinubu establishes National Health Technology Office, appoints Obi Adigwe as pioneer coordinator
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO) and appointed...
FG inaugurates presidential task force on Ebola preparedness, targets zero Ebola cases
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness as part of efforts to...
World Health Day: FG unveils 2025 National Health Facility Survey
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the...
First Lady inaugurates National Food Bank Trust Fund, donates N500 million
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N500 million to the newly inaugurated Community Food Bank Trust Fund. The...
World Hearing Day 2026: Preventable causes continue to contribute to childhood hearing impairment in Nigeria – Minister
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has said that in Nigeria, preventable causes...