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Every Nigerian child deserves safety — First Lady on Anti-Drug Abuse Day
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has reaffirmed her commitment to safeguarding the nation’s youth from the dangers of drug abuse and organized crime. In a message delivered on Wednesday to commemorate the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the First Lady emphasized that “every child in Nigeria deserves to grow up in a safe…
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FG eyes Brazil’s health success as model for universal healthcare drive
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and expanding Nigeria’s healthcare value chain through global partnerships, with Brazil’s health system identified as a key model for reforms. Speaking at the second session of the Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Health and Social…
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Lagos prioritises consumer health at 2025 food safety workshop
In an effort to bolster consumer protection and strengthen food industry standards, stakeholders across Nigeria’s food value chain gathered for the 2025 Food Safety Workshop. The workshop held in Lagos in collaboration with DIDOMI Company Limited, themed “Food Safety First: Protecting Consumers, Empowering Industries,” brought together policy makers, regulatory agencies, manufacturers, food scientists, public health experts, and business leaders to…
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Ondo moves to combat spread of Lassa fever
Ondo state government has commenced moves to combat the spread of Lassa Fever, saying a new research-based approach had been adopted to eliminate the disease. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Prof. Simidele Odimayo, disclosed this to the media during a press conference in Akure. Odimayo highlighted recent successes in testing, referrals, and surveillance, which have already helped…
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Adekunle Gold gifts free health insurance to 1,000 sickle cell patients
By Tosin Brown – Singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has provided free health insurance to 1,000 individuals living with sickle cell disorder. The beneficiaries are supported under his Adekunle Gold Foundation’s new initiative known as 5 Star Care. The initiative was announced on June 19 during the 2025 celebration of World Sickle Cell Day. “Every life deserves 5-Star care,” Adekunle…
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300 benefit from free treatment as Oyo observes Sickle Cell Day
By Adejayan Gbenga – At least 300 individuals received free medications, along with immediate health education and counselling, as Oyo State marked World Sickle Cell Day on Friday. The sensitization event, held at Ikolaba High School in Ibadan, featured the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, who emphasized the importance of early detection, improved access to care, and community awareness…
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Lagos District IV canvasses continuous stakeholders engagement to improve PHCs patronage
The Lagos State Health District IV has advocated for continuous stakeholders’ engagement to improve the patronage of primary health facilities under its jurisdiction and resolve some challenges affecting service delivery. The Permanent Secretary of Health District IV, Dr. Abimbola Bowale stated this at a community engagement meeting held with the officials of Local Government Health Authority (LGHA) and World Health…
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New MD/CEO assumes office at Orile-Agege General Hospital
A renowned Consultant Opthalmologist and Medical Director (MD), Mushin General Hospital, Dr. Oluyemi Taiwo, has assumed duty as Medical Director/CEO Orile-Agege General Hospital. Taiwo, who was appointed Medical Director of Mushin General Hospital in July 2024, was the former Deputy Medical Director of the Orile-Agege General Hospital (OAGH). According to Dr. Taiwo, “My recent appointment is a home call as…
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WDCs key to grassroots health reforms, says Oyo commissioner
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has called for increased participation of the Ward Development Committee (WDC) to strengthen primary healthcare services and enhance community ownership of health delivery at the grassroots. Dr Ajetunmobi made the call at the quarterly rotational WDC meeting held with representatives from the 33 local government WDC chairmen and…
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LASG seals Oko Oba Abattoir over poor hygiene
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has shut down the Oko Oba Abattoir in Agege Local Government Area over poor hygiene standards observed within the facility. The abattoir was sealed indefinitely following reports of unhygienic practices that violated environmental laws guiding food processing and public health in Lagos. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the…
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