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Lagos First Lady flags off polio vaccination as Nigeria faces new surge
By Adeola Ogunrinde The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday flagged off a statewide polio vaccination exercise in commemoration of the 2025 World Immunization Week. The event, held at Lagos House, Ikeja, was themed “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” and aimed to raise awareness about polio and promote vaccination towards a polio-free world. Dr. Sanwo-Olu…
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LASHMA emerges best govt health insurance agency for data management, universal coverage
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has been recognised as the best Health Insurance and Managed Care Government Agency in Nigeria for its exceptional data management, enrollment strategies, and population coverage in 2025. The prestigious award was conferred on the Agency by the Institute for Health Insurance and Managed Care at a ceremony held at the Nigeria Merit House,…
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Nigeria launches first zinc-enriched rice varieties to combat malnutrition
Nigeria has officially released two biofortified, zinc-enriched rice varieties — Faro 71 and Faro 72. The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari (CON), announced the development during a press briefing on Monday at the Ministry’s conference room in Abuja. Highlighting the growing public health concern of zinc deficiency, Senator Kyari noted that conditions such as anemia,…
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Nigeria targets malaria-free status by year 2030
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a malaria-free nation by 2030 through a series of intensified preventive and treatment measures. As part of its efforts, the government aims to reach 30 million children with malaria preventive medicines and has made budgetary provisions to address funding gaps caused by the freeze in USAID/PMI malaria elimination activities.…
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LASEPA secures $225,000 grant to curb cholera risk in Lagos
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has secured an intervention grant of $225,000 from the Government of Japan through a partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during the ongoing 2025 ministerial briefing marking the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term.…
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Nigeria to launch 22 health projects backed by $5.5bn private investment – Pate
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria is set for a major leap in its health sector development with the launch of 22 large-scale manufacturing projects, backed by $5.5 billion in private sector investment. This was announced by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, via a post on his X account on Sunday. According to the minister, the government also…
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World Malaria Day: Oyo Government announces measures to combat disease
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has embarked on new measures to eradicate malaria in the state by operationalizing the Malaria Reference Laboratory to ensure accurate diagnoses and prompt, effective treatment for every suspected case. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, disclosed this at the 2025 World Malaria Day celebration held at Akinyele Local Government Secretariat, Moniya, Ibadan.…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges hygiene, stakeholder action to end malaria
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to maintain clean environments and eliminate stagnant water to combat the spread of malaria, which she described as a national emergency. In a statement she personally signed on Friday to mark World Malaria Day 2025, the First Lady stressed the importance of environmental hygiene in tackling the mosquito-borne disease. “We…
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Lagos faces shortage of 33,000 doctors – Health Commissioner
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government has revealed it is facing a shortage of 33,000 doctors, despite efforts to boost healthcare delivery in the state. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made this known during a press briefing at Alausa, Ikeja, held to mark the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term. Abayomi explained that according to the…
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First Lady launches campaign to eliminate HIV, hepatitis, syphilis in South-West
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Friday launched the “Free to Shine” Triple Elimination Campaign in Akure, Ondo State, making the South-West the fifth geopolitical zone to join the national drive to eliminate HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis by 2030. At the event, Senator Tinubu urged young people to get tested regularly and help end stigma surrounding the diseases.…
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