Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Daisy Danjuma, the former lawmaker representing Edo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has unveiled a fully equipped hospital in Benin-City, Edo State. Merry Ehanire Mother and Child Hospital, which the former senator facilitated, was built in the memory of her late mother. Danjuma, who is married to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is fully committed to bolstering healthcare education and providing substantial financial support to tertiary health institutions across Nigeria. The Director of Information at the Ministry of Health, Patricia Deworitshe, revealed the development in a statement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has met with Dr. Pamela Ajayi, Head of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) and her team. The meeting held at the minister’s office in the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Femicide Is On … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to fixing healthcare challenges in Nigeria. He spoke at the recent commissioning ceremony of an upgraded Molecular Laboratory in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Femicide Is On The Rise In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, have signed signed performance bonds with President Bola Tinubu on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health. They signed the bonds during the three-day retreat held … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said that Federal Government is prioritising mental healthcare for Nigerians and working to increase the number of medical professionals in the country. He made the statement at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Friday, concluded his three-day tour of healthcare facilities in Lagos State. The last day of the tour took the minister to two prominent healthcare institutions, the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, and the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Oshodi Annex. … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, continued his three-day tour of health facilities in Lagos State, visiting the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Idi-Araba, Lagos. The visit to UNILAG’s college of medicine, his alma mater, marked the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, paid a work visit to the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Yaba, Lagos. The visit was part of the minister’s three-day tour of medical facilities in Lagos State. During the visit, he engaged the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday, attended the rollout of the HPV Vaccination. The event held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the rollout marked the first … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fix the healthcare system in Nigeria. The minister made the assurance after a recent meeting with the United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, David Greene. The meeting was aimed at collaborating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has met with the United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, David Greene, with the aim of collaborating with the US government to provide better healthcare to Nigerians. The recent meeting between the two leaders held at the minister’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has commissioned the new office complex (headquarters) of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN). The minister commissioned the building at a ceremony on Thursday. The CHPBRN regulates the training and practice of Community Health Practitioners … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, recently held a press conference to commemorate the World Mental Health Day. The briefing held on Tuesday, October 10, at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyVOKBosq7B/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says 98 per cent of unvaccinated children were infected with diphtheria in 19 states. Editor’s Pick FG Sets Up Task Force As Diphtheria Spreads Across 14 States FG To Re-introduce Facemask To Control Spread Of Diphtheria Kano Begs For FG Intervention … Read more
Eko Hot blog reports that In a bid to give 83 million vulnerable Nigerians access to quality health care , the Federal Government has launched the operational guidelines for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The admission of citizens into this health insurance scheme , which is in line with the full implementation of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged all orphanages in the state to register every child in their custody with the Lagos State Health Management Agency for proper health care coverage. Editor’s Pick Lagos Among 12 Cities Selected For Jimmy Carter Foundation Campaign Sanwo-Olu Meets Netherlands, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that federal government has urged the 19 states affected by spread of diphtheria to reintroduce the use of facemasks. Editor’s Pick FG Sets Up Task Force As Diphtheria Spreads Across 14 States Morocco, Others To Host 2030 FIFA World Cup All Students Will Undertake Drug Test Before Admission – UniAbuja VC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Mandate Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, has called for comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for all FCT residents. Dr Fasawe made the call on Sunday during an unscheduled inspection of the Gwarinpa General Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against use of four products found to contain potent medicinal ingredients, steroids and other banned substances. The warning is contained in a public alert, signed by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Sunday. … Read more