67th National Council on Health

Preliminary Days: Activity

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The official program commences on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with the arrival and formal accreditation of participants.

Concurrently, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) Secretariat arrives on-site to establish operational readiness, proceeding directly with the setup and configuration of the secretariat workstation to ensure a streamlined and efficient administrative framework for the duration of the engagement.

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The itinerary progresses with the formal accreditation and registration of arriving delegates, accompanied by the efficient distribution of conference materials and documentation.

Additionally, strategic alignment is achieved through a collaborative administrative meeting convened between the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) Secretariat and the Local Organizing Committee to finalize operational details.

Day One: Summary Activity

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On Monday, November 16, 2026, the technical sessions officially commence with the arrival of delegates, opening formalities, and introductory remarks. The program proceeds with the first technical session, featuring a thorough review of the proceedings from the 66th National Council on Health alongside an evaluation of the implementation status of previous resolutions.

Subsequent technical sessions spotlight critical focus areas—including primary healthcare service delivery, digital health, and data-driven decision-making—followed by an interactive question-and-answer segment. The day continues with informative presentations and culminates in the detailed review and consideration of council memoranda prior to adjournment.

Day Two: Summary Activity

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Building upon the previous day's foundation, Tuesday, November 17, 2026, is dedicated to the continuation and finalization of the technical sessions.

The day's agenda focuses extensively on the rigorous review and consideration of remaining council memoranda, driving key policy evaluations and discussions toward a successful conclusion of the technical segment.

Day Three: Summary Activity

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On Wednesday, November 18, 2026, the official program transitions to an engaging excursion schedule, featuring a guided visit to notable places of interest within Lafia.

Day Four: Summary Activity

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On Thursday, November 19, 2026, the program will transition to the principal council session, beginning with an esteemed opening ceremony featuring goodwill messages from key stakeholders and a comprehensive keynote address.

The ceremony will be officially inaugurated by the Host State, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State. Subsequently, the first council session unfolds, incorporating a strategic presentation by the World Health Organization (WHO) representative alongside the formal presentation of the technical session reports and review of previous proceedings by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

Day Five: Summary Activity

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On Friday, November 20, 2026, is the final day of the event centers on the thorough consideration and finalization of remaining council memoranda. The session proceeds with the official presentation of the National Council on Health (NCH) resolutions, followed by a formal vote of thanks delivered by the DHPRS of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

The program concludes with a closing luncheon and the official departure of delegates.

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