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Ondo NMA urges government to implement consolidated medical salary structure
The Ondo State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association has called on the state government to improve the welfare of its members and discourage their exodus out of the state. The association appealed to the government to implement an improved salary structure – the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure across all healthcare sectors to discourage the brain drain that had hit…
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Akwa Ibom traces six Mpox cases to one household
The National Orientation Agency in Akwa Ibom State has said that the government traced six Mpox cases to one household in the state. The development made the government commence a sensitisation exercise to educate the people on the prevalence and prevention of Mpox disease in the state. This is coming as a report from the Ministry of health indicated that…
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BREAKING: JOHESU declares 7-day warning strike
Members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) have declared a seven-day warning strike, commencing from midnight on Friday (today). The latest strike comes after a fifteen-day notice of industrial action issued to the Federal Government. While addressing journalists in Abuja, the national chairman of the union, Kabiru Minjibir listed some of its demands.…
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Lagos unveils campaign targeting hypertension, obesity, diabetes
…says 8.67 million residents affected The Lagos State government has disclosed that approximately 8.67 million residents are living with hypertension, signaling a major public health challenge. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made the announcement during a press briefing on Friday, launching a state-wide campaign to promote awareness and management of hypertension and diabetes under the theme “Know Your Numbers…
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PMS key to improving Nigeria’s health sector, says Minister
By Kunle Sanni The Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has emphasized the importance of the Performance Management System (PMS) in enhancing Nigeria’s health sector. During the opening ceremony of the 2024 Ministerial Leadership Retreat on Performance Management Systems in Bauchi State, Prof. Pate highlighted how PMS aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,…
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Kwara Government commences free cancer screening
The Kwara State Ministry of Health will commence free breasts and cervical cancer screening for residents across the 16 Local Government Areas of the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam stated this at the weekend, during a press briefing in Ilorin. According to the Commissioner, the screening follows Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq’s approval of free medical outreaches…
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FG’s tax relief to lower medical costs welcomed by stakeholders
The Federal Government’s efforts to reduce the cost of medical expenses through a tax relief initiative have been widely praised by the Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF). The move, designed to lower the prices of drugs and medical supplies, has been described as a compassionate step towards making healthcare more affordable for Nigerians. Despite the government’s ongoing drive to generate revenue…
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LASG commemorates World Trauma Day, urges enhanced emergency responses
…LASAEC highlights lifesaving efforts The Lagos State Government, through its Accident and Emergency Centre (LASAEC), marked World Trauma Day on October 17, 2024, with a call for improved emergency preparedness and greater collaboration across healthcare sectors. The event brought together key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and government officials, to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen trauma care and save lives in…
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Lagos to shut down Olusosun, Solous dumpsites for waste-to-energy project
The Lagos State government has announced plans to permanently close the Olusosun and Solous dumpsites as part of a broader initiative to convert solid waste into renewable energy. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) disclosed that the shutdown is scheduled to begin in December 2024 and will take 18 months to complete. Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director and CEO of…
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Lagos hosts key stakeholders to strengthen health services
The Lagos State Ministry of Health hosted a strategic meeting with development partners and donor organizations on Thursday at BON Hotel, Ikeja. The engagement focused on aligning efforts and resources to achieve ambitious health goals for 2025. The gathering, which highlighted the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) to Health introduced by the Federal Ministry of Health, aimed at streamlining efforts among stakeholders.…
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