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Lagos deepens health insurance inclusion for informal sector workers through ‘Ilera N’Tiwa’ cooperative
By Folashade Olorunfemi In its drive to expand affordable health insurance coverage to more residents, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has intensified efforts to promote financial inclusion among informal sector workers through the Ilera N’Tiwa Cooperative and Multipurpose Society Limited (ITCMS). Speaking at the inaugural general meeting of ITCMS, held on Wednesday at the Debt Management Office Conference…
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Senate uncovers rampant use of harmful chemicals in food processing
The Nigerian Senate has uncovered widespread use of toxic chemicals in the processing and preservation of food items across the country, warning that such practices pose severe health risks to millions of citizens. Presenting a report on Wednesday, Ipalibo Banigo, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, said the discovery followed an investigation by the joint committees on health, agricultural…
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Lagos health agency clarifies ILERA EKO policy adjustments, assures emergency care remains unaffected
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has clarified recent policy adjustments under the Lagos State Social Health Insurance Scheme, ILERA EKO, assuring residents that emergency services, including emergency caesarean sections and urgent surgeries, remain unaffected by the new waiting period. The Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, explained that no benefits had been removed from…
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FG pledges support for nurses, midwives to host 2026 Commonwealth conference
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Government has pledged full support to the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) as the body prepares to host the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation (CNMF) West African Regional Conference in Abuja. Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the assurance on Tuesday when he received the leadership…
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Tinubu orders immediate action to end resident doctors’ strike
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to take immediate and decisive action to end the ongoing strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) and restore full medical services across public hospitals. The directive was disclosed by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr.…
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FP2030 targets $1bn to bridge global family planning funding gap
Launches “Made Possible by Family Planning” campaign By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A global network dedicated to family planning, FP2030, for the North, West, and Central Africa hub in Abuja, has disclosed that it targets $1 billion to bridge family planning budget gaps globally under its “Made Possible by Family Planning” campaign. FP2030 is a global partnership of governments, civil…
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Oyo government partners ISN Medical to manage central lab, blood bank
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with ISN Products Nigeria Limited to manage and operate the Central Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and Blood Banking Services located at Total Garden, Ibadan. The partnership was formalized on Wednesday through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Ministry of Health, according to a…
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Edo unveils statewide HPV vaccination drive to curb cervical cancer among girls
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo state government has commenced the sensitization programme and continuous routine administration of the HPV Vaccine in all Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state and other designated health facilities, to effectively implement its plans.The Executive Secretary of Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDPHCDA), Dr. Coulson Osoikhia, represented by the state Immunization Officer (SIO),…
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Edo strengthens healthcare delivery as EDOHIC, NHIA conduct BHCPF facility validation
The Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has carried out a validation exercise on accredited health facilities under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) across the state. The Director-General of EDOHIC, Dr. (Mrs.) Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, said the exercise was aimed at confirming and validating the accreditation earlier conducted by the…
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First Lady reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to end tuberculosis by 2030
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to ending tuberculosis (TB) by 2030, stressing that the sustainability of the country’s TB response cannot depend solely on external assistance. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the 39th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting held in Manila, Philippines, Mrs. Tinubu said Nigeria is strengthening domestic…
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