HEALTH

FG Targets 5 Million Nigerians with Expanded Jigi-Bola Eye Care Initiative IMG-20260730-WA0077

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FG Targets 5 Million Nigerians with Expanded Jigi-Bola Eye Care Initiative

Editor July 30, 2026

By Fatima Saka Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has announced plans to expand its flagship eye...

FG Targets Digital Health System, Eyes N4.8tn Economic Gains from Sector Reforms IMG-20260729-WA0018

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FG Targets Digital Health System, Eyes N4.8tn Economic Gains from Sector Reforms

Editor July 29, 2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive, digital, and resilient health system, with...

FCMB Summit: Salako Urges Private Capital to Bridge Nigeria’s Healthcare Financing Gap IMG-20260729-WA0005(2)

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FCMB Summit: Salako Urges Private Capital to Bridge Nigeria’s Healthcare Financing Gap

Editor July 29, 2026

Lagos, Nigeria — The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, on...

FG Moves to Institutionalise Diaspora Health Initiative, Calls for Global Medical Expertise to Transform Nigeria’s Healthcare IMG_20260725_002953-768x434~2

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FG Moves to Institutionalise Diaspora Health Initiative, Calls for Global Medical Expertise to Transform Nigeria’s Healthcare

Editor July 25, 2026

By Fatima Saka President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans to institutionalise the Diaspora Healthcare Impact Initiative...

NIHSA Issues Flood Warning in 17 States, Raises Alarm Over Schools, Health Facilities IMG-20260721-WA0013(1)

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NIHSA Issues Flood Warning in 17 States, Raises Alarm Over Schools, Health Facilities

Editor July 21, 2026

By Fatima Saka The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a Medium Flood Risk Advisory across...

Millions Still Lack Hepatitis Care in Africa Despite Preventable, Treatable Disease — WHO world-health-organization-glass-building-260nw-1659733405

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Millions Still Lack Hepatitis Care in Africa Despite Preventable, Treatable Disease — WHO

Editor July 21, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm that millions of people across Africa still lack access...

FG Seek Stronger Breastfeeding Support for Child Survival, Nutrition in Nigeria Pate_cropped_h1-2-768x512

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FG Seek Stronger Breastfeeding Support for Child Survival, Nutrition in Nigeria

Editor July 21, 2026

By Fatima Saka The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) has called on Nigerians to...

Weak Surveillance, Research Gaps Fuel Persistent Ebola Outbreaks — Expert IMG-20260720-WA0020

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Weak Surveillance, Research Gaps Fuel Persistent Ebola Outbreaks — Expert

Editor July 20, 2026

A leading Nigerian health expert has warned that weak disease surveillance systems, inadequate research and poor community...

Doctor Warns Health Workers Against Neglecting Personal Health IMG-20260719-WA0002

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Doctor Warns Health Workers Against Neglecting Personal Health

Editor July 19, 2026

A United States-based Nigerian medical practitioner, Dr Erina Imasogie, has said that health workers, including doctors and...

FG Unveils Food Procurement Guidelines to Tackle Malnutrition, Promote National Wellness IMG-20260713-WA0013

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FG Unveils Food Procurement Guidelines to Tackle Malnutrition, Promote National Wellness

Editor July 14, 2026

The Federal Government has launched the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services, positioning...