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LASHMA targets full enforcement, begins statewide ‘Ilera Eko’ facility assessment
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has commenced a statewide facility readiness assessment across all ILERA EKO-empanelled hospitals ahead of enforcing the Executive Order on Mandatory Social Health Insurance. The Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, disclosed this at the Agency’s headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja, noting that the exercise began with public health facilities, including General Hospitals and…
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Oyo marks World TB Day, launches free health outreach in 33 LGAs
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has reiterated its determination to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) as it joined the global community to commemorate World Tuberculosis Day 2026. Speaking during the event, held at Molete Primary Health Centre in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, described TB as a serious public health challenge with far-reaching…
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Lagos intensifies fight against tuberculosis with awareness campaign, symposium
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday intensified its fight against Tuberculosis (TB) with a large-scale awareness walk and symposium to mark the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day, reaffirming its commitment to ending the disease through collective action. The event, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Office of the First Lady TB Steering Committee, began with an awareness…
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LASHMA moves to enforce mandatory Health Insurance scross Lagos hospitals
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has announced plans to commence full enforcement of mandatory health insurance across hospitals in the state, as part of efforts to expand coverage and strengthen financial protection for residents. The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, disclosed this during the agency’s First Quarter 2026 Healthcare Providers’ Engagement Meeting held in Alausa, Ikeja. Dr. Zamba…
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Edo First Lady’s Office calls for greater epilepsy awareness to combat stigma
The Coordinator of the Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called for intensified sensitisation and awareness on epilepsy to educate individuals, organisations, and communities, and to dispel widespread myths about the condition. She made the call at a one-day symposium organised by the Angie Epilepsy Foundation (AEF) to mark its 15th Purple Day celebration,…
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Edo moves against quackery as EDOHERMA enforces strict health standards
The Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA), Adesuwa Urhoghide-Edigin, has stated that effective health regulation must begin with top government institutions setting the standard for compliance across all levels of healthcare delivery in the state. She made this known during an on-the-spot assessment of a medical outreach programme held at Government House, organised…
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LASRO strengthens Lagos food security with strategic continuity plan review
The Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has strengthened food systems preparedness in Lagos State through a comprehensive review of the Ministry’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) aimed at mitigating potential disruptions. The LASRO team, led by the Lagos State Chief Resilience Officer, Dr. Folayinka Dania, who was represented by Mr. Olayinka…
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KWASUTH gets approval to become training center for medical students
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has approved Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) as a training institution for medical students of Kwara State University, Malete. Disclosing the approval at the MBA Study Centre of Kwara State University, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminat El Imam, described the development as a milestone, adding that…
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Lagos begins implementation of national health policy on cosmetic safety
The Lagos State Government has taken steps to strengthen the regulation of cosmetic products and procedures with the presentation of the National Policy on Cosmetics Safety and Health and its Implementation Plan to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi. The policy was presented during the exit meeting of the Lagos State engagement on the…
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World Glaucoma Week: Lagos urges residents to embrace routine eye checks
Lagos State Government has intensified its glaucoma awareness campaign at the State Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, as health officials, civil servants and eye care professionals embarked on a “Walk for Sight” to commemorate the 2026 World Glaucoma Week. The awareness walk, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health, commenced at the Ministry’s premises and moved through several Ministries, Departments…
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