LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has officially flagged off the Maternal, Child Health, and Nutrition Week, reaffirming its commitment to reducing preventable maternal and child deaths through integrated healthcare services and widespread community outreach. The week-long initiative, launched on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, is being implemented across all local government areas of the state,
EPE, LAGOS — The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Area, Princess Surah Animashaun, has reaffirmed her administration’s dedication to ensuring quality and accessible healthcare services for residents, as part of ongoing efforts to improve public health outcomes within the council area. Speaking during a recent two-day free health screening initiative held at the Epe
IWO, Osun State — A 200-level Computer Science student of Bowen University, Iwo, has tragically lost his life after being stabbed by suspected armed robbers at about 11:00 p.m. on January 22, 2025. The Osun State Police Command confirmed that detectives are investigating the fatal attack. The victim, identified as Paul Thinker, was reportedly returning to
LAGOS — In a bold step toward improving healthcare delivery and tackling the challenge of misdiagnosis, the Lagos State Government has launched a groundbreaking fever management study as part of its broader strategy to redefine malaria diagnosis and control. The initiative, announced by the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, is embedded within the state’s
LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has officially inaugurated an implementation team tasked with the rollout and enforcement of its mandatory health insurance policy, a bold step aimed at achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the Ilera Eko Health Scheme. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, marked a significant milestone
Lagos, June 23, 2025 – Lagos State is on the brink of a historic public health achievement, as efforts to eliminate malaria in the region are showing remarkable progress. State health officials report that malaria prevalence has dropped to just 1.3 percent, positioning Lagos within reach of pre-elimination status—a milestone that would make it the
Gusau, June 23, 2025 — The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for his administration’s renewed commitment to overhauling the state’s healthcare system, describing the efforts as a major step toward restoring quality medical service delivery. The association’s praise came during a high-level engagement between the NMA leadership and key
Lagos, June 22, 2025 – The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the call for collective action in the fight against drug abuse, as she led an advocacy walk in collaboration with the MTN Foundation at the University of Lagos, Akoka, Bariga. The awareness walk, which drew students, government
Abuja, June 21, 2025 – In a determined effort to confront Nigeria’s widespread malnutrition crisis, Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Strategic Board of the Nutrition 774 Initiative, describing it as a life-saving intervention by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at safeguarding the health and future of Nigerians across all local
Lagos, June 21, 2025 – The Communications Director of the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria, Mr. Caleb Audu, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent struggle with sickle cell disease to deep-seated cultural and religious sentiments that have historically undermined scientific understanding and intervention. Speaking during a recent advocacy campaign for Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Audu lamented that while
