Nigerian govt inducts new health fellows, tasks youths on reforms drive
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inducted a new group of National Health Fellows to support reforms in the country’s health sector. The programme was announced during a recent event in Abuja where a second batch of fellows was welcomed after completing training. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate urged the young fellows […]
Sachet alcohol ban: Health ministry says only NAFDAC can enforce
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has told the Federal High Court that only NAFDAC has the legal power to enforce the ban on sachet alcohol and small-sized alcoholic drinks. The ministry said it does not control or interfere with NAFDAC’s enforcement decisions. In a counter-affidavit, the ministry explained that NAFDAC is a […]