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Sanwo-Olu’s wife welcomes Lagos first babies of 2026, reaffirms commitment to maternal health
In a New Year tradition blending celebration with public health advocacy, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday led a goodwill visit to public hospitals to welcome the First Babies of the Year 2026, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to maternal and child health from the very start of the year. The visits took place at…
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FUTA Teaching Hospital to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare in 2026 – CMD
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Chief Medical Director of the Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital, Prof. Olusegun Ojo, has said the institution is set to play a key role in improving Nigeria’s healthcare delivery in 2026 following its takeover by the Federal Government. Ojo, in a New Year message, described 2026 as a period of consolidation and expansion…
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Eno commissions ultra-modern health centre in Eket, warns against vandalism
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Monday commissioned an ultra-modern primary healthcare centre in Nduo Eduo, Eket Local Government Area, urging community leaders and residents to protect and properly maintain the facility for the benefit of all. The governor said the centre belongs to the people and should be well utilised and safeguarded against vandalism, stressing that it…
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Yuletide Outreach: Sanwo-Olu visits Gbagada Hospital, rewards excellence in healthcare delivery
Folashade Olorunfemi As part of efforts to boost patient morale and sustain excellence in healthcare delivery, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has visited Gbagada General Hospital to share goodwill, distribute gifts and recognise outstanding service delivery within the facility. The visit forms part of the Lagos State Government’s annual Christmas outreach to public health facilities, aimed at ensuring that…
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Edo govt settles hospital bills for children held over unpaid charges in Benin
Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Government, through the Office of the First Lady, has paid medical bills amounting to over ₦500,000 for two children whose parents were unable to settle their hospital charges at St. Philomena Catholic Hospital, Benin City. The intervention, coordinated by the Office of the First Lady under the leadership of Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, followed reports…
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Edo positions for stronger primary healthcare delivery ahead of 2026 PHC targets
The Edo State Government has held its Fourth Quarter Primary Healthcare (PHC) Taskforce meeting at the Festival Hall, marking a significant milestone in the state’s health sector governance. Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa, who also chairs the State PHC Taskforce, described the meeting as a major achievement, noting that it was the first time the taskforce had successfully convened all four…
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Ogijo battery pollution: Ogun suspends three environmental firms after audit
The Ogun State government has suspended three environmental consultancy firms for their negligence and culpability in the alleged acid battery pollution from the closed Used Lead Acid Battery ULAB Recycling companies in the Ogijo area of the state. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, announced their suspension during a review meeting of the Process Audit of the closed companies at…
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Nigeria, United States sign MoU to strengthen health security, primary care
By Kunle Sanni – Nigeria and the United States have signed a landmark technical Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening health security, expanding access to quality primary healthcare, and advancing Nigeria’s long-term health sector self-reliance. The agreement, signed on Friday, deepens bilateral cooperation in the prevention, early detection, and control of emerging, re-emerging, and existing infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS…
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Edo govt reaffirms commitment to traditional medicine, honours NANTMP woman leader
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving and promoting traditional medicine practices as part of efforts to enhance the health and well-being of residents across the state. This assurance was given by the Chairman of the Edo State Traditional Medicine Board (TMB), High Chief (Dr.) Abudu Ugbesia Godwin, during a certificate presentation ceremony held at his office…
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BREAKING: Ekiti sacks surgeon, suspends others over alleged kidney removal at EKSUTH
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has ordered the immediate dismissal of a surgeon and the suspension of other members of a surgical team at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital following allegations of unlawful kidney removal. The directive followed the submission of a report by a seven-member panel of enquiry set up to investigate claims by Mr…
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