The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, says the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government is committed to ensuring that every citizen has access to quality health care services. The first lady stated this on Wednesday at the 25th anniversary of National Hospital Abuja, NHA. She applauded the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified monitoring and screening procedures at all entry points in response to the threat of MPox. This is contained in a statement by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, on Thursday in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that MPox, formerly known as monkeypox, is … Read more
By Comfort Olayinka For healthcare reform, the federal government is championing a data-driven approach to managing performance. Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to collaborating with state and local authorities to address the data gap in the sector. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Malaria is a predominant health issue across Nigeria and many African countries. The administration of President Bola Tinubu has taken renewed interest in malaria elimination. It is holding a roundtable discussion featuring experts to introduce new malaria elimination strategies. Eko Hot Blog reports that that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. … Read more
There is a high rate of maternal mortality in Nigeria. Since the inception of the Tinubu administration, the health ministry has taken intentional steps to fix the issue. The latest move is providing funding to nearly 9,000 health facilities across Nigeria to address maternal mortality. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has made a fresh move to reduce the maternal mortality rate. The new move features the launch of a labour care guide. The government said it is committed to allowing all pregnant women receive maternal care during and after pregnancy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister of Health … Read more
Tinubu hosted GAVI, a vaccine alliance, at the State House. The meeting witnessed the Nigerian president committing to ensure that Nigeria fulfills its outstanding obligations for vaccine procurement. GAVI CEO says “there is no success for GAVI without success in Nigeria”. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine … Read more
Sunday, March 24, was the World TB (Tuberculosis) Day for 2024. In commemoration of the day, the Federal Government of Nigeria held an event at Aso Villa on Thursday, March 28. The event featured Ministers Pate and Alausa as well as the First Lady of Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister, Federal … Read more
President Tinubu appointed Dr. Alausa and Prof. Ali Pate to lead the health ministry in July 2023. After both ministers assumed their offices in August 2023, they had the mandate to overhaul Nigeria’s healthcare system. In a recent interview, Dr. Alausa disclosed how the health ministry under both men is fulfilling this mandate. Eko Hot … Read more
In recent years, the federal government of Nigeria has made efforts to reduce the deaths from cancer. One of such efforts was launching the oncology institute in 2021. The health ministry has engaged in a new effort by signing an agreement that brings in more treatment equipment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has explained how the Nigeria’s Digital In Health Initiative will improve health outcomes for Nigerians. He made the case for the initiative’s significance on Friday at the inauguration of the implementation committee in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, has inaugurated the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, as the Chairman of the Implementation Committee for Nigeria’s Digital in Health Initiative. Pate inaugurated the committee on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the … Read more
By Abraham Ariyo, M.D. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made history on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was the first ever occupant of the position of Minister in the Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria to hold an open dialogue with all Nigerian healthcare professionals in the Diaspora. … Read more
A 2023 WHO report revealed that Nigeria accounted for the second-highest number of maternal and child deaths globally. Since the Tinubu administration assumed office, the health ministry has often spoken about its desire to cut the high maternal mortality rate. The ministry has now launched an initiative to address the issue. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is prioritizing and improving Nigeria’s health sector through massive investments and the allocation of increased funds to the sector in the proposed 2024 budget. According to a press statement issued on Tuesday by the special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, recently concluded a three-day tour of various medical facilities across Lagos State. The tour spanned Wednesday, October 25, 2023, to Friday, October 27, 2023. The multiple visits to the medical facilities were aimed at the … 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
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 inl nohe Federal Government has warned hospitals in the country against demanding for police report before treating emergency patients. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate stated this on Wednesday. According to the minister, the federal government has sent a directive to all hospitals telling them … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate, and the Minister of State Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Monday, met with the coordinators of three of the world’s largest health financing ogranisations. They are Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong, the United States (U.S.) Global AIDS … Read more