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FCTA confirms anti-snake venom availability in all public hospitals
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed that anti-snake venom is readily available in all government-owned hospitals across the FCT, assuring residents of prompt treatment for snakebite cases. The confirmation was made on Monday by the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) following the death of Ms Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, who reportedly died from complications…
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Knowing where to go during medical emergency — by Okolo Oteri
As a GENERAL RULE a PUBLIC TERTIARY HOSPITAL is your best bet. The Teaching Hospitals, the Federal Medical Centres.They are generally more equipped than a private facility and have 24/7 emergency/trauma services. They are MORE LIKELY to have ALL the resources for care in an EMERGENCY situation. The important factors to note are: They are more likely to have all…
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ILERA EKO: Lagos steps up enforcement as health commissioner takes charge
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to enforce mandatory health insurance with the formal investiture of the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs) Kemi Ogunyemi, as Enforcement Leads for the Lagos State Health Scheme Executive Order and ILERA EKO Champions. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Health,…
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Sanwo-Olu’s wife kicks off measles, rubella vaccine in Lagos routine immunisation
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has officially kicked off the Measles and Rubella vaccination exercise across the state, marking a significant step toward protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases. The state government recorded a major milestone in the health sector with the introduction of the Measles and Rubella vaccine into the routine immunisation programme. The initiative aims…
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Ekiti announces date for January environmental sanitation exercise
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has announced that the January edition of its monthly environmental sanitation exercise will hold on Saturday, January 31, between 7am and 10am across the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mrs Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti. She said the theme…
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Ekiti approves construction of three new general hospitals
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has approved the construction and equipping of three new general hospitals as part of efforts to expand access to quality healthcare across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Oyebanji Filani, disclosed that the facilities would be located in Awo-Ekiti, Ikogosi-Ekiti and Ipao-Ekiti. He spoke on Saturday in Ipao-Ekiti, Ajoni Local Council…
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PHOTO NEWS: First Lady presents RHI mobile hospital trucks to NYSC, Taraba govt
By Kunle Sanni – The First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday presented mobile hospital trucks to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Taraba State Government as part of efforts to expand access to quality healthcare across the country. The presentation took place in Abuja during the formal handover of…
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Health Strike: Blame government, not us- JOHESU
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has urged Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible for the hardship faced by patients and other people in need of medical attention due to the ongoing strike by its members. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief on Monday, the National Secretary of the Union, Martin Egbanubi, said “We know the impact of…
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Lagos inaugurates health insurance enforcement team, begins mandatory Ilera-Eko implementation
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday inaugurated the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) Enforcement Team, marking the commencement of full implementation of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s Executive Order on mandatory social health insurance. The inauguration, held at the Conference Room of the Public Service Office (PSO), Alausa-Ikeja, attracted key state and federal stakeholders and reinforced the state’s commitment to achieving…
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Ogun govt assures adequate funding, logistics for measles-rubella campaign
The Ogun State Government has assured residents of adequate funding and logistics support for the forthcoming measles–rubella vaccination campaign scheduled to commence on January 27 and end on February 5, 2026. The Deputy Governor, Engr. (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, who also chairs the State Task Force on Primary Health Care, gave the assurance during a meeting of the task force held…
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