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Mobihealth Telehealth now live on Airtel App, bringing access to healthcare to Nigerians
Millions of Airtel subscribers across Nigeria and Africa can now access quality healthcare anytime, anywhere, as Mobihealth International’s telehealth app goes live on the Airtel network. The partnership aims to expand affordable digital healthcare by enabling users to connect with licensed doctors and healthcare professionals 24/7 through video consultations. Airtel subscribers can now seamlessly access Mobihealth’s services, including remote medical…
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Kwara Govt screens 400 residents for kidney diseases
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Chief Medical Director of Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Dr. AbdulKadir Ahmed Bola, has reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare services as 400 residents were screened for kidney diseases. The screening was conducted in commemoration of World Kidney Day 2025, themed “Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health.” The…
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LASG tasks residents on proactive measures against HIV spread
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), has called on residents to remain vigilant and actively engage in prescribed guidelines against the spread of HIV and AIDS in the state. Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in tackling the HIV epidemic during a virtual interview, saying individuals…
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LASG trains 110 Nurses, reaffirms commitment to patient safety
Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare delivery with a one-day structural training for nurses on safe blood transfusion practices. The training, which took place at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Centre, Alausa, brought together over 110 nurses from public and private hospitals across the state. Declaring the training open,…
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Lagos HSC holds retreat for hospital Quality Improvement Officers
The Lagos State Health Service Commission (HSC) has held a two-day Retreat for its quality improvement officers in all the 30 General Hospitals in the state. The Retreat, which took place at the Lekki, was organised in conjunction with PharmAccess Foundation, under its Quality Department, SafeCare Healthcare Standards. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, HSC, Dr Ademuyiwa Benjamin Eniayewun,…
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Strong diagnostic system key to saving lives, says Minister
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has emphasized the critical role of diagnostics in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system. Speaking at the National Summit on Diagnostics held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, the minister underscored that a strong and well-coordinated diagnostic system is essential for clinical decision-making, disease surveillance, health data management, and…
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Adeleke provides free eyeglasses to over 42,000 students
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo No fewer than 42,000 pupils and students in public primary and secondary schools across Osun State have received free corrective eyeglasses as part of a statewide vision care initiative. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, disclosed this on Wednesday during the presentation of corrective eyeglasses and medications to public school students, alongside the distribution of free medical…
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Abiodun reaffirms commitment to changing face of healthcare services
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has restated the commitment of his administration to changing the narrative of poor healthcare delivery across the state. Abiodun said that his administration particularly recognised the roles of well equipped and functional primary healthcare centres in providing accessible and affordable healthcare delivery and has therefore invested so much resources in rehabilitating quite a…
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Alimosho General Hospital marks 2025 Glaucoma Day
As the world marks the annual World Glaucoma Week, the Alimosho General Hospital in Lagos, has joined to celebrate the week with the theme: “Uniting for a Glaucoma-free world”, at an event held at the Opthalmology Department of the hospital. The event emphasised the importance of collaborating in early detection, timely treatment and prevention of vision loss. The annual campaign…
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Governor Inuwa meets Health Minister, lauds Tinubu over FMC Kumo approval
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, on Tuesday met with the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, in Abuja to strengthen partnerships and attract federal support for healthcare development in the state. During the meeting, Governor Yahaya expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the conversion of the General Hospital Kumo into…
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