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Kogi gov signs bill converting Reference hospital into CUSTECH teaching hospital
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has signed a bill converting the state-of-the-art Reference Hospital, Okene into the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Teaching Hospital. This was announced in Lokoja on Tuesday by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, during a press briefing. The move aligns with the National Universities Commission’s approval of…
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LASG rolls out second round of free weeklong family health services
By Adeola Ogunrinde In a determined move to improve family health and reduce preventable deaths, the Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the second round of its free weeklong Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week. Scheduled to hold from December 16 to 20, 2024, the program promises free, life-saving healthcare services at designated centers…
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LASHMA rewards excellence in healthcare, honours stakeholders for advancing UHC
By Adeola Ogunrinde In commemoration of the 2024 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) hosted a Stakeholders’ Appreciation and Recognition Award Ceremony at Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja. The event brought together policymakers, healthcare providers, health management organizations, pharmaceutical service providers, the media, and other key players to celebrate their contributions toward equitable and quality…
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Smoking: NAFDAC refutes claims of approving ‘Lung Detox Tea’
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted report of claims that it grant approval to Lung Detox Tea amid promoting smoking The Director-General/CEO, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye in a statement on X stated that the agency has been drawn to a misleading video circulating on social media, alleging that it approved the registration of…
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FG increases enrollment in Health Insurance by 14% as of Q3 2024- Health Minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, has said the federal government had increased the number of lives enrolled in Health Insurance by 14% as of Q3 of 2024, adding that the government is working towards procuring essential medicines to provide succour for rising cost of medicines and healthcare products. Prof. Pate disclosed this on…
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LASG marks 2024 Universal Health Coverage Day with awareness walk
…As LASHMA Advocates Affordable Healthcare for All Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) commemorated the Y2024 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day with an Awareness Walk. The walk traversed the Lagos State Government Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja, and its environs, drawing attention to the importance of health insurance under the “Ilera Eko” initiative. The procession commenced at the LASHMA Headquarters, Good Shepherd House,…
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Nigeria’s First Lady reaffirms commitment to lead TB advocacy
…shares pain of losing trusted staff to stigma Kunle Sanni First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to leading advocacy against tuberculosis, saying that she lost one of her trusted staff to the disease due to fear of stigmatization. She made this known at the High Level Event: Political Leadership to End TB 38th Board Meeting,…
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Family Planning: Medical expert urges TCI to complete 100 per cent uptake among women in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A medical expert, Beatrice Oluwatoyin Iyanda, has appealed to The Challenge Initiative (TCI) to reconsider its departure from Osun State until 100% of the targeted population has been reached. Since July 2022, The Challenge Initiative (TCI) has been supporting Osun State, creating awareness about high-quality family planning services. The TCI works with the Government to improve…
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LASG staff clinic gets digital upgrade with 4 major projects
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Global Fund and the Saving One Million Lives Program for Results (SOMLPforR), have inaugurated series of cutting-edge projects at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic in Alausa, Ikeja. The projects, designed to enhance digital healthcare, power reliability, and security, mark a new chapter in service delivery for staff…
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Lagos public health workers begin warning strike action
The coalition of health sector unions in Lagos State on Wednesday commenced a three-day warning strike over non-implementation of adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). WESTERN POST reports that the unions include the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), and…
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