Nigeria interested in a research agency for cancer control

The Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Adewole has said that Federal Government is exploring the possibility of setting up the National Agency for Cancer Control (NACC)  in Nigeria.

Nigeria launches eHealth to address healthcare problems

In a bid to tackle the tough challenges that the Nigeria’s health sector faces, the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has inaugurated the eHealth Steering Committee in Abuja.

Health Minister urges Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital to make efficient use of human resources

The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has called on the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) to make efficient use of the available human resources in the hospital.

Nigeria receives commendation on handling of Polio outbreak

The Regional Director, WHO/AFRO, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has commended the government of Nigeria for the initial and prompt respond to the discovery of 2 new cases of polio in Borno State.

Polio resurgence: Nigeria's health minister says he was expecting to deal with teenage pregnancies instead

Isaac Adewole, the minister of health, says he was expecting to deal with teenage pregnancies and other challenges, not a resurgence of polio.

Polio: Nigeria receives $125 million loan from the World Bank

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said the Nigerian Government had obtained a 125-million-dollar loan from the World Bank to tackle fresh cases of polio and other health challenges in the country.

Alert: Fake Malaria drug in circulation in Nigeria

 The Federal Ministry of Health has announced the presence of fake malaria drugs in the country.

In pictures: Press briefing by the Minister of Health on the government response to wild polio virus outbreak in Nigeria

Nigeria to name and shame looters of health funds

The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole said those who mismanaged the funds of the Ministry in the past will be brought to book and thoroughly dealt with.

'Patients receiving treatment in a peaceful atmosphere would heal faster'- Health Minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole

Minister for Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole (right); Medical Director Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Dr. Jojo Onwukwe; Chief Medical Director, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Dr. Chris Amah; and Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital Enugu, Dr. Cajetan Nwadinigwe during the one-day visit of the Minister to UNTH

Nigeria's Minister for Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole visited the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State for a one-day visit.

Over six million Nigerians are unaware they are infected by Hepatitis virus

The Federal Ministry of Health  at the commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2016, revealed that  over 20 million Nigerians are currently living with Hepatitis, with about 30 percent unaware they are affected and not taking necessary measures.

Sen. President, Bukola Saraki hosts WHO Regional Director, Matshidiso Moeti

Nigerian government sacks all medical doctors on strike

Resident doctors in Nigerian government hospitals embarked on a nationwide strike on Monday, asking for 7 months salaries debt to be paid.

Nigeria health Minister willing to partner with Merck to develop our health sector

The Nigerian Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has called for partnership to fast-track   the country’s effort to reposition the health care system in Nigeria.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome 'outbreak' in Nigeria- Health Minister sets the records straight

The Minister for Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has debunked media publications that there was a recent outbreak of the Steven Johnson’s Syndrome (SJS), which was alleged to have killed at least one person in the country recently.

Nigeria's Health Minister, Isaac Adewole rejects passage 2016 budget

While analysts have continued to worry over the fundamentals of the 2016 budget and whether it is implementable, given the current revenue profile of the nation, that there is even a document to work with is in itself an achievement. Presented in December last year to the joint session of the National Assembly, the problem with the 2016 budget started with a report that it was "missing" at the Senate!