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Lagos HIV Survey reveals 88.9% viral suppression among patients on treatment
By Osho Olatomiwa A new HIV impact survey in Lagos State has revealed that although 93.4 per cent of adults who know their HIV status are receiving treatment, only 58.3 per cent of people living with the virus are aware of their status, highlighting a significant gap in testing and case identification. The findings were contained in a statement issued…
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LASG targets data-driven healthcare, reviews decade of reforms
By Osho Olatonmiwa The Lagos State Government has reviewed a decade of health sector reforms, identifying persistent challenges in staffing, health insurance coverage and data management. The review was disclosed in a statement issued on November 3, 2026, and signed by Taiwo Ismail, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, Lagos State Ministry of Health, following a stakeholder validation workshop in…
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Makinde inaugurates Sola Sobowale’s residential care home for older adults
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated a residential care home for older adults established by veteran Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale, in Ibadan, the state capital. The facility, known as Joseph & Esther Homes, is located in the Akobo area of Ibadan and is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment where older people can receive…
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Akume unveils Africa-Caribbean health, trade corridor at CHOGM
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has called for stronger economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean, describing the region as family rather than merely a market. Akume made the call during a fireside chat at the Commonwealth Business Forum in Antigua, held on the sidelines of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM),…
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Teenage skitmaker Anti Abiba appeals for financial assistance following brother’s death
By Damilola Akinwanle 15-year-old Nigerian content creator and actress Abibat Saka, popularly known as Anti Abiba, has issued an urgent public plea for support after her family suffered severe financial hardship due to her brother’s tragic death. Her heartfelt outcry came on Sunday following an emotional video shared two days earlier, in which she revealed that her family was forced…
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Ondo shuts ponmo centre after human waste found on site
By Boye Oyeyemi A processed cow skin production facility in Akure, Ondo State, has been shut down following an environmental inspection that uncovered human waste on its premises. The Akure South Local Government Chairman, Gbenga Donald Fasua, ordered the immediate closure of the Igboliki Street establishment during October’s monthly sanitation exercise. Fasua discovered the unsanitary conditions while leading an inspection…
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KWASUTH to integrate honorary consultants into specialist medical services
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The management of Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) has announced plans to integrate honorary consultants into its medical services to strengthen specialist care and improve healthcare delivery. The Chief Medical Director, Dr. Bola Ahmed Abdulkadir, disclosed this during a meeting with the consultants and representatives of the hospital management. He said the initiative was aimed…
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FG urges Nigerians to embrace preventive healthcare, early disease detection
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to take greater responsibility for their health through preventive healthcare, early detection of diseases, healthy lifestyles and timely access to quality medical services. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the 2026 National Health Promotion Day, themed “Health Promotion: Owning My…
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Kwara PWDs call for establishment of disability commission
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities in Kwara State has called on the state government to establish a disability commission to promote the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and ensure adequate representation of their interests. The association said the proposed commission would provide a dedicated platform for advocating the rights of PWDs, addressing their…
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Edo govt warns private healthcare providers against exceeding approved capacity
By Osho Olatomiwa The Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has warned private healthcare providers against offering services beyond their approved capacity, stressing the importance of qualified personnel and strict compliance with regulatory standards. The agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, gave the warning during a meeting with members of the Association of Private Community Health Specialists…
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