State Commemorates World TB Day with Awareness Walk, Stakeholders’ Engagement Commissioner Calls for Collective Action to Achieve TB-Free Society WHO Reaffirms Support, Citing Alarming Regional TB Statistics Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State has doubled down on efforts to combat the persistent challenge of tuberculosis (TB), organizing an awareness walk and stakeholder’ engagement to … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, took center stage as the esteemed chairman of the 15th edition of the Alhaji Kafaru Oluwole Tinubu Memorial Ramadan Lecture. The event, organized by Radio Lagos and Lagos Television, served as a platform to address pressing societal issues … Read more
Alausa was in Lagos on Tuesday to receive equipment donated by the Global Fund. In recent years, Global Fund has contributed financially and materially to Nigeria’s efforts against HIV and tuberculosis (TB) The latest donation includes vehicles to support state governments’ oversight of HIV and TB programmes. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government said it will soon come up with legislation that would regulate the healthcare sector to eliminate quacks and ensure improved service delivery. According to Daily Post, Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated this on Friday when he paid a courtesy call on the governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in an impassioned plea to Nigerian doctors, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, urged them not to succumb to the temptation of seeking greener pastures abroad, assuring them that the current hardships are temporary and that better days lie ahead. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, unveiled a comprehensive and ambitious four-pillar agenda aimed at transforming Nigeria’s healthcare system during his address at the 105th meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors held at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Abeokuta today. Editor’s Pick: … Read more
Malaria deaths are an issue that that has plagued Africa for several years. Twelve countries, including 11 in Africa, are collectively responsible for 73% of global malaria mortality. In 2022, approximately 166 million malaria cases and 423 000 malaria deaths occurred in these 12 countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health … Read more
The Tinubu administration assumed office on May 29, 2023, with the promise to fix the health sector. The president appointed Prof. Ali Pate and Dr. Tunji Alausa as ministers in the health ministry. The ministers said they would work with a 4-point strategic plan, to “save lives, reduce both physical and financial pain and produce … 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
The 37th African Union (AU) summit is ongoing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. President Tinubu is participating in the summit alongside other African leaders. The Nigerian leader is in Addis Ababa with his ministers and other aides. Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a strategic move ahead of the 37th AU Heads of States plenary session, … Read more
By Stephen Abulogbon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has pledged to support Nigerian cancer patients with required treatment and research. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Daju Kachollom S., MNI, made the pledge at the Ministerial Press Briefing, marking the commemoration of the 2024 World Cancer Day on Tuesday, … Read more
The World Cancer Day is commemorated February 4th of every year. Nigeria’s health ministry held a press briefing commemorating the 2024 edition on February 6. The briefing highlighted steps the Nigerian government had taken and is planning to take to combat cancer in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has set up a committee to address the issue of accumulated waiver request for employment of health workers in the various hospitals across the country to improve healthcare delivery. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known when he paid a … Read more
The Maternal and Childcare centres were previously under the supervision of the OSSP-SDG. However, the office has handed over the facilities to the health ministry. The federal government says the move is aimed at reducing maternal mortality rate, infant mortality rate, and under-five mortality rate in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Ministry … 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 the Federal Government has inaugurated the National Health Research Ethic Committee to regulate health research and ensure that it meets all ethical criteria as part of the Ministry of Health’s four point agenda. The Director of Information in the Ministry of Health, Deworitshe Patricia, disclosed the development in a statement. … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Iwosan Lagoon Hospital In VI. He lauded the hospital as a state of art establishment with various services rendered. Sanwo-Olu expressed his commitment to support ING private enterprises. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned the Iwosan Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Workers Boo Ondo … Read more