Nigeria has taken a prominent position on the global stage in the ongoing campaign to overhaul health financing systems, as the country’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, delivered a compelling keynote address at a high-profile side event during the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in Geneva, Switzerland. The
As part of its commitment to child health and educational support, Lagos State Health District III has provided free eyeglasses to pupils with vision impairment in Eti-Osa Local Government Area. The initiative aims to enhance the learning experiences of students by addressing visual challenges that may hinder academic performance. During the outreach program, students underwent
The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has sealed off several residential apartments in Ilasan, Lekki Peninsula II, located within the Eti-Osa Local Government Area, for constituting environmental nuisance due to improper wastewater disposal. The enforcement action, which took place earlier this week, followed a series of complaints from residents and environmental health assessments that
In a heartwarming demonstration of international goodwill, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has brought its acclaimed humanitarian eye care initiative to Lagos State, offering free surgeries and treatment to thousands of residents. The programme, spearheaded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) under the “Saudi Noor” ophthalmic volunteer mission, is currently underway
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through its humanitarian arm, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), has provided free eye care services to 4,000 residents of Lagos State as part of its ongoing blindness prevention campaign in Nigeria. The initiative, which includes eye screenings, cataract surgeries, and the distribution of prescription glasses, is part
In a significant development aimed at enhancing healthcare services for Hajj 2025 pilgrims, the Madinah Health Cluster has unveiled a newly designated dialysis hall at the Kidney Center within King Fahd Hospital. This dedicated facility is specifically designed to cater to pilgrims suffering from kidney-related ailments, ensuring they can perform their religious rites with minimal
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged all stakeholders to support the ongoing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer. The governor made the appeal during the official launch of the ‘Oya Campaign,’ a comprehensive initiative to increase HPV vaccine uptake and promote adolescent nutrition across the state.
ABUJA — The World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria office, on Tuesday, hosted a group of medical students from Veritas University’s College of Health Sciences, Bwari, Abuja, as part of an educational excursion themed “Bridging the Gap from Medical Knowledge to Community Impact.” The visit, led by representatives of the university faculty, provided the students with
The Lagos State Government has shut down five orphanage homes over the past year following serious allegations of baby trafficking and multiple infractions of the Lagos State Child Rights Law of 2015. This revelation was made by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held on Tuesday
The town of Owena Ijesa in Osun State is facing a dire public health crisis, with open defecation and refuse dumps contributing to a growing environmental hazard. The contaminated Owena River, which serves as the main source of drinking water and for other domestic purposes, exacerbates the situation, putting the entire community at risk of
