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Edo govt moves to tackle unhealthy herbal medicine practices
By Folashade OlorunfemiThe Edo State Government through the State’s Traditional Medicine Board (TMB) in collaboration with the Ifesowapo Trado-Medical Herbal Practitioners (Agbo Sellers Association), has intensified efforts to clear the State of fake herbal products and unhealthy traditional medicine practices, in an attempt to safeguard the health of residents in the State.At a meeting with members of the Ifesowapo Trado-Medical…
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Lagos marks world sight day with free eye checks, surgeries, glasses for residents
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Sight Day 2025 on Wednesday, with an awareness walk around Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, with free eye check up, to promote the public consciousness on eye health and access to quality vision care, themed “Love Your Eyes: Access to…
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Sanwo-Olu reaffirms commitment to world-class, tech-driven healthcare system
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a world-class, global and technology-driven health system, promising to complete major health projects, deepen digital transformation, and achieve universal health coverage. He made this declaration while addressing stakeholders at the first Eko Health Convention 2025, held at The Jewel Aeida, Lekki, with the…
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Lagos unveils first Occupational Safety Cadre in Sub-Saharan Africa
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Tuesday that Lagos State has set new safety standards by inaugurating the Safety First Campaign and establishing an Occupational Safety Cadre, the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. Speaking at the third Lagos State Occupational Safety and Health Conference (LASOSH) in Lagos, he also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
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Lagos, FG launch 5-day workshop to curb maternal, infant deaths
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and development partners have commenced a five-day Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) Activation Workshop on Monday. This was intended to draft a coordinated plan to tackle preventable maternal and infant deaths in the state. Opening the workshop at Protea Hotel, Alausa, the…
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WHO warns of nicotine addiction among children using e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes are fuelling an “alarming” new wave of nicotine addiction, with millions of children now hooked on vaping, the World Health Organisation warned Monday. In countries that have the data, children are on average nine times more likely than adults to vape, the WHO said. The UN health agency said the industry was promoting vapes as supposedly less harmful products…
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First Lady launches Measles-Rubella Vaccine Campaign to protect millions of Nigerian children
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has officially launched the nationwide Measles-Rubella Vaccine Introduction Integrated Campaign, a landmark health initiative aimed at protecting millions of Nigerian children from deadly but preventable diseases. Speaking at the national flag-off ceremony in Abuja, Senator Tinubu described the campaign as “a collective national resolve to end the devastation caused by measles and…
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Group lauds Gbajabiamila on free medical outreach in Lagos East
A political movement, The Progressives Group (TPG) has commended the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Rt (Hon) Femi Gbajabiamila for facilitating a free medical outreach in Agboyi-Ketu community, Ketu town and Ikorodu area of Lagos East senatorial district. The group in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Prince Adewale Samson, on Monday in Lagos, said it monitored…
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Ojodu LG chairman rallies support for Lagos vaccination programme
…to set up committee on immunisation campaign By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Olusegun Odumbaku, has expressed strong support for the Public Health Centre (PHC) Taskforce set up by the Lagos State Government to embark on a statewide vaccination campaign against communicable diseases. He also announced plans to establish a committee within…
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Oluremi Tinubu calls for collective action on breast cancer awareness
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerians, especially women, to prioritize their health through regular self-examinations and timely medical screenings as part of activities marking the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In her message, the First Lady emphasized that “early detection saves lives,” urging Nigerians to join hands in raising awareness, supporting survivors, and encouraging…
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