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Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Gets New CMD
FG Develops National Policy On Patient’ Safety
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FMOH & SW HOLDS MINISTERIAL BRIEFINGS BY DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES AND PARASTATALS: 
 AS MINISTER ASSURES FG PREPAREDNESS TO SET RIGHT DIRECTION IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
FG Strategizes to Address Health Workforce Migration
Clarification on the rumored new Covid-19 variant
President Tinubu seeks to bolster the economy by prioritizing Universal Health Coverage – Alausa
FG Focused on Sustaining Resilient Health Systems to achieve Universal Health Coverage and Promote Health Security – Pate
Nigeria remains committed to investing in data infrastructure and capacity building to overcome dire health challenges- Pate
We are committed to Implementing Policies to enhance Health Sector Standards – Pate
Permanent Secretary Health, Olufunso Adebiyi hands over to Kachollon Daju
BHCPF Retreat: Building on Success, Exploring Strategies for Improved Implementation
FMOH Partners MDAs to curb ongoing Diphtheria outbreak
Yobe State Launches Emergency Medical Ambulance Service
FG Commissions NAUTH Nnewi Permanent Site
FG Upgrades General Hospital Onitsha to Federal Medical Centre
President Muhammadu Buhari Mourns the Death Of Pa Michael Ekumanka
Buhari Re-appoints Igwe as MD FNPH Enugu
BUHARI RE-APPOINTS PROF. JOHNSON AKUMA MD NOFIC ABAKILIKI
Press Briefing By Hon. Minister Of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire MD, FWACS, CON Commemorating The World Health Day And World Health Workers Week, 1st Floor Conference Room, Federal Ministry Of Health, Thursday 6th April 2023
Erhabor Reappointed As Registrar/Ceo Of MLSCN
Prof. Onyebuchi Reappointed As MD FMC Umuahia
World Cancer Day 2023: Ehanire Reels out FG’s interventions, commissions Brachytherapy Machines for Cancer Treatment in Five Teaching Hospitals
FG Signs 3 Years MOU With Germany To Improve Maternal Health In Five Northern States
FG to Partner UniAbuja on Human Capital Development
Lafiya Programme: Ehanire inaugurates Oversight Committee
Minister Applauds Community Health Practitioners Registration Board
Minister of State for Health Commissions Critical Care Facilities at LUTH
FMC Nguru Gets New Medical Director
FMoH Makes History as the First MDA to Flag off Implementation of Performance Management System in the Federal Civil Service
2022 Universal Health Coverage Day: Ehanire Urges Nigerians to Subscribe to Health Insurance Package
Health Minister Launches Two Documents to scale up effortstowards Malaria Elimination
2022 World Pneumonia Day: FG Calls on Stakeholders to Prioritize Efforts Towards Tackling Childhood Pneumonia
FG Harps on Effective Use of Nigeria Standard Treatment Guidelines
FG Reiterates Commitment to Providing Quality Healthcare for the Elderly through NHIS
World Diabetes Day 2022: FG Partners Stakeholders to Defeat Diabetes with Launch of iCARE
EHANIRE CHARGES NEWLY ELECTED NARD EXCOs TO BE FOCUSED, DEDICATED TO DUTY
Re-Appointed Medical Directors Tasked to Consolidate on Previous Achievements

Fg Formerly Takes Over Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital From Jigawa State Government

President Buhari Appoints Dr. Pokop Buwatda as CMD of JUTH
Medical Directors Tasked to Identify Helpers
Government to Reinforce Efforts to Strengthen NEMSAS in a Bid to Save Live of its Citizenry Through Basic Emergency Care
Ehanire Advocates Support to Upscale PHC Through Partnership
I will Run an All-Inclusive Open Door Policy…. HON. JOSEPH EKUMANKAMA
80% of child deaths are reported to be prevented annually when optimal breastfeeding is practiced….Minister of State for Health
Improve on the Achievements of your Predecessors, Minister of State for Health Charges Newly Appointed MD NOH Enugu
Hon. Ekumankama Joseph Resumes as Minister of State for health

Hardworking, Focused, and Dedication Panacea For Rewards - Health Minister

FG Reappoints Adigwe as DG NIPRD

BHCPF: Health Minister Calls On States Governments To Do The Needful For Its Citizenry To Benefit From The Fund 

FG reiterates its readiness and intervention towards the control of Tuberculosis in Nigeria.

Mrs. Aisha Buhari calls on NASS to expedite passage of TCAM Council Bill

Nigeria Endorses Health For Peace And Peace For Health

The Honorable Minister Of Health Press Release To Commemorate The 2022 World Asthma Day “Closing Gaps In Asthma Care

Federal Ministry of Health Announces Nigeria's Leadership To Request noma To Be Included In The World Health Organization's List Of Neglected Tropical Diseases

Fg Flags-Off The International Training Of Trainers In Basic Emergency Care Services

Avoid Projects that you cannot finish within your Tenure in Office-Dr. Mamora Admonishes MD FMC Keffi

Health Minister, Dr. Osagie Ehanire inaugurates Ministerial Joint Committee of Nigeria/Turkey on Health reform and Universal Health Coverage

Malaria has killed and continues to kill more people in Africa than HIV and COVID.....Dr. Mamora

Dr. Mamora advocates for multi-sectoral collaboration and initiatives to combat planetary health threats.

 The Administration of President Buhari is committed to the welfare of all Nigerians… Dr. Mamora

PMB Conferred Award In Recognition As Champion For Eradication Of Sickle Cell Disease By NIPRD

Federal Government On Course To Revamp Tertiary Health Institutions To Reduce Medical Tourism.....Dr. Mamora

Federal Government Re-Appoints Ahmed Adeagbo As MD FMC Owo

FG Commemorates 2022 World Neglected Tropical Disease Day…

FG Reaffirms Commitment To Eliminate The Consumption Of Trans Fatty Acids In Nigeria

People's Republic Of Greece Donates 907,200 Doses Of Johnson And Johnson Covid-19 Vaccines To The Government Of Nigeria

Tribute In Memory Of Rt. Hon. Adetoun Adediran - Mamora

FMC Birnin-Kudu Gets New Medical Director

The Health Sector Has Been The Greatest Beneficiary Of The Covid-19 Pandemic...Mamora

Work Together In The Spirit Of Cooperation And Mutual Respect...Mamora

The Achievements Of President Muhammadu Buhari's Led Administration In The Health Sector Has Been Under Reported....Dr. Mamora

FG Commissions Jetty And Shoreline Protection Facilities At Underwater Warfare School Ojoo

Photo News: Dr. Mamora pays homage to Emir of Gwandu...

Dr. Mamora Commissions Capital Projects At FMC Birnin-Kebbi

NIMR Has Made Great Impact In The Promotion Of Health Research In The Country; Putting Nigeria In The Frontier Of Research In The Global Map….Mamora

Dr. Mamora Commissions Infectious Diseases Centre, Molecular Lab. At FMC Jalingo To Aid Prompt Diagnosis & Early Treatment Of Patients

Dr. Mamora Commends Board & Management Of FMC Owerri For The Completion Of Landmark Projects

FG Releases COVID-19 Health Protection Regulation 2021

Approved Deployment Of Senior Staff In The Ministry

Passing National Blood Service Commission Into Law Will Ensure More Effective, Efficient Coordination & Regulation Of Blood Services In Nigeria Says Dr. Ehanire As He Welcomes One Million Safe Blood Units Initiative

Better Nationwide Healthcare Services: Dr. Mamora Pledges Support To Institute Of Public Analysts Of Nigeria

Universal Health Coverage Seems Not Easy To Attain In Nigeria’s System But Actually Quite Achievable Says Dr. Ehanire.

Dr. Osagie Ehanire Inaugurates Expert Committee For Establishment Of National Institute Of Traditional Complimentary And Alternative Medicine (TCAM) In UNIBEN.

Dr. Osagie Ehanire Holds Breakfast Meeting On Peer Learning To Disseminate Lessons & Achievements On FMoH’s Budget Reform Process.

Dr. Osagie Ehanire Launches ‘7th Edition Of Nigeria Essential Medicines List’ & ‘1st Edition Of Nigeria Essential Medicines List For Children

Dr. Mamora Extols Health Records Officers’ Role Promises To Assist Quest For Befitting Headquarter Accommodation For Health Officers Registration Board Of Nigeria

FG Receives Supplies From ICRC For Management Of COVID-19 Fatalities

Ehanire Unveils Roadmap To Nigeria’s Health Sector Development In 2021 And Beyond

Federal Medical Centre, Katsina Transforms To Katsina State’s Unversity’s Medical Teaching Hospital, M.O.U. Signed By FG & Katsina Government.

Health Minister, Dr. Ehanire Directs Immediate Technical Engagement With Ned Nwoko’s Malaria Elimination Programme

Dr. Mamora Commissions New Medical Laboratory & Dialysis/VIP Amenity Buildings At FMC Keffi

Dr. Osagie Ehanire Commissions FMC Keffi’s IDC, He Charges Board & Management: “This Centre Must Not Be Allowed To Fall Into Disuse”

FG Inaugurates National Steering Committee For World Banks-Supported IMPACT Project

Health Minister Declares Improvements In HIV Treatment-Coverage Despite COVID-19 Induced Disruptions

Press Release On The Appointment of National Task Team On COVID-19

Health Minister Tasks Committee Of Chairmen Of Boards Of Federal Tertiary Health Institutions On Innovative, Sustainable Administration Of Increasing Hospital Numbers

FG Commits To Improving Health & Wellbeing Of Nigerians Through Promotion Of Healthy Lifestyle.

Nigeria Gets A Boost In Private Sector Involvement In Specialized Medicare With Launch Of Cardio Care Multispecialty Hospital In Abuja,...May Save Forex In Medical Tourism, Drop In Cardiovascular Diseases-Related Deaths

UMTH Projects Commissioning, Reflection Of FG's Commitment To Modern Efficient Healthcare Delivery Says Dr. Osagie Ehanire

We Don't Choose Projects For Federal Hospitals, Their Management, Board Do - Dr. Osagie Ehanire

First Virtual 33rd Stop-TB Partnership High Level Roundtable Board Meeting Holds

At PMB's Directive, Dr. Osagie Ehanire Commissions Landmark Projects At University Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri

Dr. Osagie Ehanire Lays Foundation Of Prof. Babagana Zulum's Teaching Hospital For Borno State University

Minister Charges Federal Medical Centre Board, Management On Peaceful Resolution Of Issues With Host Community, Others

Dr. Osagie Ehanire Inaugurates Governing Board For Nursing & Midwifery Council Of Nigeria, Charges It To bring About Most Desired Change In Shortest Possible Time

143,000 Under-Five Deaths From Pneumonia In Nigeria Is Avoidable Says Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, Unveils Implementation Guide Of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) In Country’s Health Sector

Improve Road Safety Behaviour To Reduce Crashes – Health Minister Advises Nigerians

Nigeria’s Developmental Challenges: 2019 VASA Survey Will Help With Key Deficits & Resource Channeling Says Health Minister

FG Signs MoU For Locally Made Vaccines, Dr. Ehanire Describes Occasion As Milestone For National Desire In Vaccine Production

Partnership Inevitable To Achieving Goals Of Health Sector – Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora

FG Reappoints John Emaimo As Rector, Federal College Of Dental Technology And Therapy, Enugu

Vandalizing, Crashing Medical Stores Can Render Medications, Vaccines Ineffective, Poisonous, Dr. Mamora Cautions.

Dr. Ehanire Laments Looting Of Kaduna NAFDAC Offices, Puts Loss At Millions Of Naira

Storage In Warehouses Are Strategic For Emergencies, Stop Crashing Them, Dr. Ehanire Urges Edo Youths & Others.

FMOH Press Release For 22nd October, 2020

We’ll Engage With Friends, Partners, Using Lessons Learnt To Combat COVID-19 Says Dr. Ehanire.

FG Seeks Coordination Through Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent & Elderly Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAEH+N) Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform

Health Minister Flags Off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform In Abuja.

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin City Gets New Medical Director.

FG Appoints Dr. Yusuf Bara Jibrin As Chief Medical Director, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, Bauchi State

Dr. Ehanire Commissions Infectious Disease Centre At UATH, Directs Immediate Use

Dr. Ehanire Applauds Nigeria Aids Indicator And Impact Survey (NAIIS) Report As Most Reliable Estimate Of National HIV Prevalence & Incidence

Republic Of Korea Donates 3 Smart Walk-through Booths For COVID-19 Sample Collection To Federal Government Of Nigeria

2020 International Snakebite Awareness Day, Dr. Ehanire Calls For Stable, Sustainable Market For Safe, Effective Anti-venom At Reasonable Cost; Ensure Access To Treatment

Dr. Mamora Reiterates Homegrown Solution To COVID-19 And Other Health Challenges.

Minister Of Health Admonishes Nigerians To Continue To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols & Health Advisories To Avoid Second Wave Of Infections

FG Distributes Oxygen Concentrators & Ventilators To Various Health Institutions, Trains 176 Specialists.

COVID-19: Health Minister Cautions Against Non-Adherence To Recommended Safety Measures Says Vaccine Will Not Be Available Until 2021

We Have To Address Inter-Professional Rivalry Between Medical & Dental Practitioners And Medical Laboratory Science Council Of Nigeria - Dr. Mamora.

As UNFPA Visits, Health Minister Wants Much Deeper Collaboration With The UN Agency.

Procter & Gamble Nigeria Limited Visits To Donate To FG

Though We Continue To Record Declining Positive Rates Of COVID-19 Infection Every Day, We Are Reluctant To Conclude That We Are Halting The Spread Of The Disease Says Minister Of Health

FG Renews Appointment Of Registrar, Nursing & Midwifery Council Of Nigeria.

We Want Collaboration, Interaction, Partnership With All Sector Of The Society In Fight Against COVID-19…Dr. Mamora

Coalition Of Societies For The Rights Of Older Persons Visits Honourable Minister Of State For Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora.

Press Statement By The Honourable Minister Of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, MD, FWACS, On The Current Strike By The Nigerian Association Of Resident Doctors (NARD) On Tuesday, 8th September, 2020.

Clarifications On Russian-Made COVID-19 Vaccine.

Russian Federation Ambassador To Nigeria, H.E. Alexey L. Shebarshin On Courtesy Visit To Nigeria’s Health Ministers, Russian-Made COVID-19 Vaccine Finally Here

Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora Inspects, Commissions Series Of Projects At Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos.

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Press Briefing By Hon. Minister Of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire MD, 

FWACS, CON Commemorating The World Health Day And World 

Health Workers Week, 1st Floor Conference Room , Federal 

Ministry Of Health, Thursday 6th April, 2023

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