Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
Tracked across 27 events · 258 articles · First seen Dec 23, 2025 · Last active Aug 19, 2026
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Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare was unable to implement its 2025 capital budget due to significant funding shortfalls, receiving only N36 million out of N218 billion appropriated. This severely hampered its ability to execute capital projects and access donor funds.
Feb 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The ministry is the lead implementer, announcing and funding the expansion, which strengthens its role in public health delivery.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare donated 100 vials of Panaf Premium anti-snake venom valued at N25 million to the Nigeria — Benue State Government. The donation aims to strengthen the…
Impact: Donated 100 vials of anti-snake venom worth N25 million to Nigeria — Benue State, reinforcing its role in public health and potentially improving its reputation.
Aug 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Nigeria — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), inaugurated a Joint Task Team on August 18, 2026, to…
Impact: The ministry is the primary actor, leading the anti-corruption initiative and implementing reforms to protect health sector resources.
Aug 17, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Ministry is mediating the dispute, aiming to restore industrial harmony at FUTATH.
Jul 22, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee of the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative, approved a financing framework and institutional reforms to electrify at least 30% of the country's health facilities by…
Impact: Co-coordinates the initiative, responsible for health sector implementation and policy, benefiting from improved energy access in hospitals.
Aug 04, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The ministry is the primary implementing body, tasked with monitoring and enforcing the new measures.
Aug 05, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is a primary implementer of the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI), establishing committees and training finance directors to support the program.
Jun 15, 2026 · 12 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is the government agency that failed to honor the Memorandum of Understanding, leading to the strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors.
Jan 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is urged by the Nigeria — Senate of Nigeria to develop and enforce national guidelines for minimum stock levels of essential antidotes in hospitals.
Feb 03, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare>>> is a key stakeholder in the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, providing figures on revitalized health centers and overseeing the deployment of emergency medical assets.
May 29, 2026 · 9 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare launched the National Sodium Reduction Guideline in 2025, setting the framework for mandatory sodium limits.
Apr 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare collaborated on the National Health Facility Survey, which revealed significant weaknesses in Nigeria's healthcare system.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare partnered with Sunday Marshall Katung for 'Project 365', aligning with national health reforms.
Apr 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Co-organizer of the summit, emphasizing health aspects of drug policy; Minister Pate called for actionable outcomes.
Jul 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The ministry is urged to implement committee recommendations and resolve welfare issues. Its response is critical to averting the strike.
Jul 30, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through its Ministerial Oversight Committee of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, is an implementing agency for the HOPE-GOV Program, focusing on primary healthcare.
Dec 23, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is urged to engage urgently with striking doctors to prevent further escalation of the healthcare crisis.
Jun 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: The ministry's reforms and increased public funding for healthcare were highlighted at the summit, supporting the initiative's alignment with government priorities.
Jul 22, 2026 · 21 articles
Domestic
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria approved an amendment to the Ghana — National Health Insurance Authority to decriminalize attempted suicide. The reform, announced by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Mohammed Pate,…
Impact: The ministry led the reform effort and will implement related health policies.
Aug 19, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is involved in the review and approval process of the proposed regulations, supporting United States — Food and Drug Administration's initiative.
Apr 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare collaborated with the India — Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and international partners to develop key policy instruments for assistive technology in Nigeria.
Jul 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare>>> is collaborating with West African Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition>>> to enhance capacity building and professional standards in nutrition care.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The ministry's report was the source of the disputed figures; it is engaged in clarifying methodology with Lagos.
Jun 29, 2026 · 25 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare is the parent ministry under which the Thailand — National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO) will be domiciled, and its Permanent Secretary, Kachollom Daju, is a member of the steering committee.
Jun 26, 2026 · 21 articles
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