Tunji Alausa says Nigeria on course for fully digital healthcare system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 4th Edition of the Africa Digital Health Summit (ADHS) has commenced at Eko Hotel and Suites, gathering leaders and experts to explore the transformative potential of digital technologies in healthcare. EDITOR’S PICK Minimum Wage: Labour Warns Governors Against … Read more
Tunji Alausa has hailed the Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre over accreditation of an Oncology Residency Programme. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has congratulated Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre and Specialist Hospital on its accreditation to offer a Residency programme in Clinical and Radiation Oncology. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre has gotten accreditation for an Oncology Residency Programme. Eko Hot Blog reports that Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital has received accreditation by the National Postgraduate Medical College (NPMC) to offer Residency programmes in Clinical and Radiation Oncology. EDITOR’S PICKS Detty December: Tunji Alausa Urges Nigerians In Diaspora To Visit … Read more
Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and State for Health and Social Welfare, was in California, United States, last week for the Annual Convention of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA). The convention, which kicked off on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, concluded on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Here’s Eko Hot Blog‘s … Read more
Tunji Alausa has urged Nigerians in Diaspora to come to Lagos for ‘Detty December’. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has asked Nigerians in the diaspora to allow their children visit Lagos in December for “Detty December”. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa: FG Supports Licensing Nigerian Physicians … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has unveiled FG’s comprehensive healthcare agenda at ANPA convention. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has outlined the Nigerian government’s ambitious agenda to transform the healthcare sector. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Partner With FG On PHCs Adoption And More’ — Tunji … Read more
Tunji Alausa has assured the Nigerian Physicians in the Americas that the future of healthcare in Nigeria is bright. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s healthcare system has a bright future. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Partner With FG On PHCs Adoption … Read more
Tunji Alausa has charged Nigerian Physicians in the Americas to partner with FG on PHCs adoption and more. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government is seeking a collaboration with members of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) on various healthcare administration issues in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Epe Division Stories … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has pushed for the approval of NIMR’s HBV qPCR test kit. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, is pushing for the approval of HBV qPCR, a locally manufactured test kit by the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). EDITOR’S PICKS A … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has commended Babatunde Salako for establishing a Health Research Committee Office at NIMR. Eko Hot Blog reports Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has expressed his profound appreciation for the efforts of Prof. Babatunde Salako, Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has joined Sanwo-Olu to commission a landmark Sickle Cell Care Centre at LASUTH. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has joined prominent Lagos State officials, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to inaugurate the new Sickle Cell Care Centre at the … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has commissioned a new Nursing Hostel at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has inaugurated the new nursing hostel at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After Nigeria’s … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has lauded Nigerian Nurses at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi Nursing School Matriculation Ceremony. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has hailed Nigerian nurses as the backbone of rhe Nigerian healthcare system. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After … Read more
The Federal Government set up the committee on Monday. Dr. Alausa said it was time to “cut down on quackery”. He also gave Terms of Reference to the committee. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has stated the rationale behind the inauguration of the … Read more
Tunji Alausa says nearly half of all cancer outcomes can be influenced. But there is still high mortality rate in resource-poor countries, according to the health minister. At a seminar experience, he reveals the causes of the high mortality rate. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. … 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
Tunji Alausa says the Nigerian government is committed to achieving a zero malaria regime. In a video, the minister makes the case for seasonal chemoprevention to control the scourge of malaria. In a statement, he also discloses plans to improve funding for malaria control. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health … Read more
Tunji Alausa was at a recent workshop organised by the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment. The workshop focused on improving the outcomes of cancer care in Nigeria. The junior health minister said the ministry is actively working to increase the number of cancer experts. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State … 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
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