Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bold move to enhance the nation’s food safety standards, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Ali Pate has marked the 2024 World Food Safety Day with the unveiling of the newly revised National Policy on Food Safety and Quality. Addressing the theme “Food safety: prepare … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Muhammad Ali Pate has presented a comprehensive one-year scorecard detailing the significant strides made under his leadership in Nigeria’s health sector. The Minister made the presentation at a press briefing, held at Radio House Abuja on Friday. He highlighted numerous initiatives and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has urged Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles in the fight against hypertension. Prof Pate made this known during a press briefing in Abuja to mark this year’s World Hypertension Day. The minister emphasized the importance of lifestyle changes in preventing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified its efforts to combat the rising incidence of hypertension, a condition affecting millions of Nigerians, as the world marks the World Hypertension Day. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, disclosed these efforts during a press briefing on Thursday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu‘s led government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion to the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). The development was confirmed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate. Editor’s Picks Hardship: Kebbi Residents Go On Looting … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved a major leadership changes in health and social welfare sector. This was contained in a press statement issued on Thursday by the special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The State reads: “In furtherance of his determination to bring world class … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that one Fummi Akinade, 62, has delivered a baby boy in a private hospital in Lagos after 31 years of marriage without a child. Despite facing infertility challenges throughout those years, Akinade said she maintained an unwavering faith in God. Sharing her experience after delivery, Akinade told reporters that she got … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has been officially presented with the comprehensive report of the incident on the catastrophic explosion on January 16, 2024, at Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan. The investigation, aimed at uncovering the causes and culprits behind the explosion, has led to the identification of … Read more
Alausa reveals effort to address organ trafficking trade in FCT. He disclosed the move to establish organ donation centres across the country. Alausa charged citizens to consider the health risks and repercussions of illegal organ harvesting. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister for State Health and Social Welfare, has reaffirmed the … Read more
Ogboye reiterated Lagos Government’s commitment to improving access to quality eye care services and preventing avoidable blindness. Yu applauded the State Government for its support in the success of the free eye surgical outreach programme. Temitope appreciated the timely and cost-free operation facilitated by the Lagos State Government and the Chinese Consulate. Eko Hot Blog … 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 restated their commitments to improved healthcare service delivery for Nigerians. They disclosed their commitments in their separate addresses at the 64th National Health Council held … Read more