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Customs Restricts Pharmaceutical Cargo Inspections to Four Commands, Bans Examination at Bonded Terminals

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially prohibited the examination of pharmaceutical-related cargoes at bonded terminals across the country, directing that all such inspections be confined to only four designated commands. This directive is aimed at strengthening oversight and ensuring stricter compliance with importation regulations governing sensitive medical and pharmaceutical products. In a notice circulated

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Health

Nigeria Records Major Strides in Surgical Advancements – Medical Expert

July 11, 2025 — Lagos, Nigeria – A renowned medical expert, Dr. Rufus Ojewola, has commended the progress made in Nigeria’s surgical field over the past five decades, describing the advancements as “tremendous.” Speaking during a health forum on Tuesday, Dr. Ojewola, a leading consultant surgeon, highlighted that despite systemic challenges, Nigeria’s surgical capabilities have

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Health

NACA to Convene 7th National Council on AIDS Amid Shifting Global Aid Landscape

July 10, 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria — The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has announced plans to convene the 7th National Council on AIDS (NCA) in Lagos, in response to evolving global aid dynamics affecting HIV programmes. The event, scheduled for early August, will gather high-level stakeholders—including government officials, civil society, donors,

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General Health

Ijede General Hospital Engages Muslim Community in Blood Donation Awareness Drive

July 10, 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria  In a bid to deepen public understanding and participation in voluntary blood donation, the Lagos State Government, through General Hospital Ijede, has conducted a medical outreach and sensitization programme targeted at the Muslim community in Ikorodu. The event, which held at the Ansar-ud-Deen Central Mosque in Igbogbo, brought together

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General Health

Sanwo-Olu, Remi Tinubu Commission New Primary Health Centre in Ikosi-Isheri

Lagos, July 9, 2025 — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, alongside the First Lady of Nigeria and Senator representing Lagos Central, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, led the official commissioning of the Ikosi-Isheri Primary Health Centre located at Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ketu. The event, which drew top government officials, healthcare stakeholders,

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Health

Lagos Island Maternity Hospital Marks 65 Years of Lifesaving Service

July 7, 2025 The Lagos Island Maternity Hospital, a premier maternal and neonatal healthcare institution in Nigeria, celebrated its 65th anniversary on Monday, July 7, 2025, marking over six decades of unwavering dedication to maternal and child health. Founded in 1960, the hospital has stood as a beacon of hope for thousands of families, delivering

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Health

Lagos State Trains Health Facility Managers on Enhanced Medical Waste Disposal

July 7, 2025 In a bid to strengthen environmental health standards and ensure safer medical practices, the Lagos State Government has commenced a comprehensive training programme for health facility managers across the state on effective healthcare waste management. The training, spearheaded by the Lagos State Ministry of Health in collaboration with relevant environmental agencies, began

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Health

HEFAMAA Strengthens Collaborations to Boost Healthcare Quality in Lagos

July 7, 2025 In a renewed drive to improve healthcare delivery across Lagos State, the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has expressed its commitment to forging stronger partnerships with stakeholders to elevate healthcare standards. Speaking at a strategic engagement session with public and private health sector leaders in Ikeja on Monday, the Executive

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Health

Food Waste Crisis: Nigeria Loses Half of Its Produce While Millions Face Hunger

July 7, 2025 In a troubling paradox, Nigeria is losing nearly half of its fresh farm produce annually—worth over ₦3.5 trillion ($2.4 billion)—to post-harvest wastage, even as millions of citizens grapple with food insecurity and rising hunger levels. Agricultural experts and food security advocates have raised the alarm over what they describe as a “systemic

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Health

Over Half of Drugs in Circulation in Nigeria Are Counterfeit — Report Warns

A disturbing revelation has emerged indicating that more than 50 percent of pharmaceutical drugs in circulation across Nigeria are substandard or outright counterfeit, posing severe risks to public health and the country’s healthcare system. This alarming statistic was disclosed in a recent investigative report conducted by health and regulatory experts, raising concerns over the effectiveness

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