Health
FG Partners with Achievers University, FMC Owo to Boost Medical Training, Tackle Health Workforce Shortage
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters …Signs MoU with Achievers University, FMC Owo to Expand Medical Education Capacity The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health workforce through strategic public, and private partnerships as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Achievers University,…
FG Launches National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance to cushion Public Health, Environmental Safety
By Pan Afric Reporters Abuja Nigeria In a landmark move to enhance public health security and environmental protection, the Federal Government on Monday officially launched the National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance in Nigeria. The launch, according to a press release e-signed by the ministry’s Head, Information & Public Relations, Alaba Balogun held in Abuja,…
Health Minister Pays Surprise Visit to FMC Abuja After Outcome of Viral Video Investigation, Orders Additional Emergency Care Reforms
By Pan Afric Reporters|Abuja|13th July, 2025 Following the release of the report of the investigative panel he ordered in response to a viral video that sparked public outrage over poor emergency service delivery at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako paid an…
FG Inaugurates NHIA Governing Council, Unveils Agenda for Universal Health Coverage, Sustainable Health Financing
By Pan Afric Reporters The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), declaring the agency a central pillar in Nigeria’s drive to reduce the financial burden of healthcare on citizens and, achieve universal health coverage. The inauguration ceremony according to a press release e-signed by the…
FG Commissions Ultra-Modern Multi-Specialty Complex at FMC Keffi, Unveils Major Health Sector Upgrades
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters, Keffi, Nasarawa State July 11, 2025, In a bold stride toward revitalizing Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Government on Thursday commissioned a cutting-edge Multi-Specialty Complex alongside other landmark infrastructure at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi. The commissioning marks a significant advancement in tertiary healthcare delivery…
FG Champions Public, Private Partnership, Minister Salako Lauds Everight Diagnostics’ Role in Nation’s Health Drive
By Onwe Wisdom| Pan Afric Reporters Abuja | July 5, 2025 In a strong show of support for homegrown healthcare innovation, the Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships (PPP) in the health sector, in line with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President…
Prof . Pate Inaugurated Ministerial Advisory Committee For 2026 AMR Conference, Sues for Integrated One Health Approach
By Pan Afric Reporters -Abuja, Nigeria In a strategic move to positioning Nigeria at the forefront of global health diplomacy, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate announced that Nigeria will host the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Abuja in 2026. Hence, Inaugurated…
Nigeria Gears Up to Host 2026 AMR Global Conference: Livestock Minister Reaffirms Commitment to One Health Agenda
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters Abuja | July 1, 2025 Nigeria took a major step forward in its preparations to host the 2026 High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) as Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, delivered a powerful address at the inaugural meeting of the One Health Ministerial Advisory…
Nigeria’s Health Sector Gets a Boost as FG, States Reaffirm Commitment to Primary Healthcare at 11th BHCPF Meeting
Pan Afric Reporters Abuja, Nigeria – July 1, 2025 In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s health sector and fast-track Universal Health Coverage, the Federal Government, in collaboration with state governments and key stakeholders, has reaffirmed its commitment to the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) during the 11th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting…
Our Vision Is To Make A. E. FUTHA A Centre Of Excellence, Hub For Medical Tourism -CMD
The Chief Medical Director of Alex Ekweme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, A.E FUTHA, Professor Robinson Onoh in this exclusive interview with Panafricreporters, spoke with Agbo Sunday on the landmark achievements recorded by the hospital, which include but not limited to successful Invitro Fertilization (IVF) delivery of triplets, accreditation of NEMSA to provide first…