Health Minister

FG launches free Caesarean section initiative for Nigerian women

The Federal Government has launched a life-changing initiative, providing free Caesarean sections to Nigerian women in need, particularly those from low-income backgrounds or...

FG grants 50% electricity subsidy to hospitals nationwide

The Federal Government has granted a 50 percent subsidy on electricity consumption for hospitals nationwide, aiming to alleviate their energy costs. The Minister...

Housing, transport, economic reforms critical to containing cholera outbreak – FG

The Federal Government has declared that simultaneously addressing the interconnected issues of inadequate housing, transportation, and economic struggles, which are fueling the spread...

Nigeria, US partner to enhance food safety

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says it has collaborated with the US Department of Agriculture to promote safe and healthy...

FG allocates N37.4 bn for six cancer centres, ready in two years

The Federal Government has approved N37.4 billion for the Federal Ministry of Health’s (FMOH) oncology project, for the establishment of six cancer facilities...

FG set to sign executive order to control rising drug prices

In a bid to control escalating drug prices across the country, the Federal Government has announced that it will soon issue an executive...

Save lives first before making other demands, Health Minister Pate charges hospital authorities

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has directed management of hospitals in the country to always strive...