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LASHMA expands coverage for vulnerable residents, trains journalists on Ilera Eko
The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, has reaffirmed the Lagos State Government’s commitment to ensuring that all residents, regardless of socio-economic status, have access to quality, affordable, and equitable healthcare services. Zamba made this reaffirmation in her keynote address at a two-day capacity-building workshop for journalists on the Lagos State Health Scheme…
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SCM Capital invests ₦1bn in Mobihealth to expand telehealth services in Nigeria
Mobihealth International has secured a ₦1 billion equity investment from SCM Capital to accelerate the expansion of its technology-enabled healthcare services across Nigeria. At an event held in Lagos on Tuesday, the company, a global integrated telehealth provider focused on expanding access to quality healthcare across Africa and emerging markets, described the funding as a milestone in its mission to…
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JigiBola2.0: Over 1.4m Nigerians got free reading glasses in one year — FG
The federal government says more than 1.44 million Nigerians have received free reading glasses under its Effective Spectacle Coverage Initiative, popularly known as Jigi Bola 2.0, within the first year of the programme. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Adekunle Salako, disclosed this on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, during a briefing with journalists on…
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FG launches nationwide cancer awareness, screening programme in Abeokuta
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, on Friday launched a nationwide cancer awareness and screening programme in Abeokuta, pledging to establish a cancer centre in a tertiary institution before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term. According to the minister, about 1,000 Nigerians are expected to benefit from the screening exercise in each…
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Kwara cautions health workers against data falsification ahead of immunisation exercise
The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, has vehemently advised all health workers in the state to avoid falsifying data during the forthcoming immunisation exercise. She gave the warning on Saturday at the opening ceremony of the ongoing five-day healthcare workers training for routine immunization in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of the…
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Plateau activates emergency response after Lassa fever hits seven councils
The Plateau State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever affecting seven local government areas, with 11 positive cases and four deaths recorded since December 2025. Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, disclosed this during a press briefing on Saturday in Jos, providing an update on the outbreak and the state’s response efforts. “We were first alerted on December…
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Health services to resume as JOHESU calls off 84-day prolonged strike action
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide strike, 84 days after the industrial action began. This was announced in a communique issued and jointly signed by JOHESU Chairman, Kabiru Minjibir, and Secretary, Martin Adekunle, on Friday after its expanded National Executive Council (NEC) emergency meeting held in Abuja. According to the communique, the meeting was convened to review…
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New NSIA-MedServe deal to expand healthcare, create jobs, says Wale Edun
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has described a new healthcare investment agreement as a major driver for job creation and economic growth in Nigeria. The agreement, signed in Abuja on Thursday, brings together the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and MedServe to expand nationwide access to…
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Edo steps up fight against cancer, promotes screening, health insurance scheme
The Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called for intensified cancer awareness campaigns, stressing that increased sensitisation would encourage more people to undergo regular screenings and adopt healthier lifestyles. Mrs. Anani made the call at Government House, Benin City, while addressing staff of her office and health sector stakeholders during activities to mark…
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Lagos marks 2026 World Cancer Day with free screening for civil servants
Lagos state government has commemorated the 2026 World Cancer Day with an awareness walk and free cancer screening for public servants, reaffirming its commitment to prevention, early detection, and improved access to quality care. Organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health through its Non-Communicable Diseases and Cancer Control programmes, the event featured a sensitisation walk around the State Government…
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