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Massey Children’s Hospital to open next year, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents that the Massey Children’s Hospital, located on Lagos Island, will be ready to serve the health needs of children by next year. The governor made the promise on Thursday during an inspection of the ongoing construction work at the site of what will be the largest pediatric hospital in sub-Saharan Africa. Sanwo-Olu…
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World Mental Health Day: First Lady calls for workplace mental health prioritization
By Kunle Sanni In commemoration of World Mental Health Day, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged individuals and organizations to prioritize mental health, particularly in the workplace. Speaking on this year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” she emphasized the importance of addressing mental well-being amid rising dissatisfaction in professional environments. The First Lady, in a…
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FG plans zero VAT for pharmaceutical products
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has finalised the Executive Order to implement zero Value-Added Tax and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. A statement by the spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Alaba Balogun, said finalisation of the Executive Order’s harmonised implementation framework has now been cleared for gazetting. “This critical step…
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FG finalizes executive order on zero VAT for pharmaceutical manufacturers
By Kunle Sanni The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced the completion of the Executive Order Harmonized Implementation Framework, which will allow the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service to implement zero VAT and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. This move is part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to provide relief…
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Lagos gov’t launches search for 15,000 tuberculosis carriers
…names council chairpersons as ambassadors The Lagos State government has intensified efforts to identify and treat approximately 15,000 residents suspected of carrying tuberculosis (TB) symptoms, who are currently untraceable within the state. In a strategic move to curb the spread of the highly infectious disease, the state government, through the Office of the First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, in partnership…
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Lagos First Lady rallies grassroots leaders for tuberculosis prevention campaign
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has announced a significant initiative aimed at bolstering grassroots advocacy in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) across the state. The campaign, set to be launched on Tuesday, includes the official introduction of the STOP TB Partnership in Lagos and the inauguration of the Lagos State TB Steering Committee. Central to this effort will…
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NAFDAC Staff begin indefinite nationwide strike
The Staff of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC commenced an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday (today), following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to management. The decision to down tools was confirmed after a congress of NAFDAC staff convened on Friday, October 4, 2024 over unresolved issues. The striking workers, under the directive of…
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LEAH Foundation partners YOWICAN, conducts free cancer screening for 100 women in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The LEAH Medical Centre, in collaboration with the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Kwara Chapter, provided free breast and cervical cancer screening for 100 women across Kwara State on Saturday. The initiative, held in Ilorin, was part of the Annual YOWICAN State Convention and aligned with the global observance of Breast Cancer…
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FG, LASG sign MoU to establish Federal Medical Centre in Epe
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State Government to transform Epe General Hospital into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC). The agreement, signed during the Lagos State 2024 Trauma Conference, marks a significant step in enhancing healthcare services for the growing population of Epe and surrounding communities. Dr. Tunji Alausa, who…
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Lagos State transfers Epe General Hospital to FG
The Lagos State Government has formally transferred the Epe General Hospital to the Federal Government in a move aimed at enhancing access to affordable healthcare for residents. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the transfer with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, during the Lagos Trauma Conference 2024, held in Oniru, Victoria Island.…
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