Despite the turbulent times, we have continued with efforts to rebuild Nigeria, under the steady leadership of our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Last Friday, the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) signed a groundbreaking

Yesterday marked a significant milestone for the citizens of Epe, #Lagos. It was my pleasure to hand over the appointment letter to Dr. Adeleke Adesola Kaka, who has been appointed as the first acting Medical Director for the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Epe. As it stands,

This week marks a significant milestone for the citizens of Misau, #Bauchi. It was my pleasure to hand over an appointment letter to Dr. Rufai Abdu Dachi, who has been appointed as the first Acting Medical Director for Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Misau. In alignment with

This week, we kicked off another groundbreaking initiative aimed at expanding the health workforce and building capacity. In alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR’s mission to aggressively enhance the healthcare workforce, I had a key meeting with Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, the FCT

Good morning All, I recently appeared on NTA Yoruba to spread awareness of the Ministry of Health & Social Welfare’s 4-pillar plan, the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, and other initiatives the Federal Government is advancing. Click the link below to watch the segment.

The Healthcare sector is forging ahead. In line with Pillar 1 & 2 (Improving Governance & Improving Population Health) of our 4-point Agenda, the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, on behalf of the Federal Government, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

In our pursuit to meet the WHO's Eliminate Malaria Mandate by 2030, the Federal Ministry of Health, NIGERIA held the inaugural meeting of the End #Malaria Council (EMC) yesterday. Originally established in 2017 and inaugurated by former President Buhari in August 2022, Nigeria’s EMC aims to: -

The theme of the day was #malaria. Yesterday, we also held the inaugural meeting of the National Intermittent Preventive Treatment in School Children (IPTsc) Research and Policy Uptake Task Team (NISPRPUT). Studies indicate that school-age #children (SAC) between the ages of

I was immensely pleased and proud to inaugurate the National Taskforce on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) today in Abuja, in alignment with our 4-point agenda, specifically Pillar 2 (Improving Health Outcomes) and Pillar 4 (Health Security). Antimicrobial resistance (#AMR) is a

Today, I’m pleased to be commissioning a series of projects at National Ear Care Centre, Kaduna National Ear Care Centre Kaduna, including a ENT Specialist Clinic, a new school of Post Basic ORL Nursing Hostel, 200 capacity Auditorium and a new Oxygen Plant.

When I began my role as Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, I requested presentations from the Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) of all Federal Tertiary Hospitals to gain a comprehensive understanding of their services, capacity, and infrastructure. During these

After touring Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, I visited the NATIONAL EYE CENTRE to commission their new optical showroom and their Ophthalmic, Diagnostic, and Laser Unit. The National Eye Centre Kaduna is the only tertiary hospital in the country dedicated solely to eye care. Since the 1990s, it has been

It is my pleasure to endorse my dear sister, Dr. Zainab Bagudu, for the position of President-Elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu has been instrumental in advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Nigeria. Her exceptional leadership,

To wrap up my Kaduna trip, I joined the Deputy Governor of Kaduna, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe Sabuwa Balarabe and the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Malami Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, to commission a series of projects at the National Ear Care Centre Kaduna. National Ear Care Centre Kaduna has been at the forefront of

It was an honour to join today’s meeting of the 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 (#NTLC) on Primary Healthcare (#PHC) Delivery, alongside the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa Dr. Tunji Alausa. The meeting, organized by the

It was indeed an honour to attend the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee meeting alongside the Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Muhammad Pate, and esteemed guests such as Mr. Bill Gates Bill Gates, Alhaji Aliko Dangote Aliko Dangote, the Royal Highnesses of the

Today, I was proud to attend a panel discussion at the 2024 Gender & Equity Inclusion Summit in Abuja, alongside the First Lady of Kwara State, H.E, Ambassor Prof. Mrs Olufolake Abdulrazaq Kwara State First Lady, Honourable Minister of Arts & Culture, Hannatu Musa Musawa , the Perm Secretary

This week, I had the pleasure of reuniting with the Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of our Federal Tertiary Hospitals at their Quarterly Meeting. In addition to updating the CMDs and MDs on the progress we’ve made with our 4-point agenda, I emphasized