Korede Abdullah in Lagos Long-term exposure to fine particle pollution is silently damaging vital organs, including the lungs and digestive system, President of the Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN), Professor Jesse Otegbayo has warned. Speaking at SOGHIN’s 17th Annual General and Scientific Conference on Thursday, Otegbayo, who also heads the University College…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Anambra State government has approved the construction of a rehabilitation centre in Nibo, Awka, as part of a sweeping plan to address mental health challenges in the state. Announcing the decision after the 12th meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) on Thursday, Governor Charles Soludo reaffirmed his administration’s…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a bold move to boost healthcare delivery in flood-prone and disaster-affected communities, the Delta State Government has unveiled a digital health solution, Helium Doc A1. The launch took place on Thursday in Asaba, drawing key stakeholders and partners together to chart a new path for climate-resilient health services. “Our frontline…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos To expand access to quality healthcare for all residents, the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), on Wednesday engaged over 800 healthcare providers at the 2025 ILERA EKO Annual Provider Forum in Lagos. Themed “Driving Universal Health Coverage through Strategic Partnerships,” the high-level forum reviewed progress…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos An outbreak of anthrax has raised alarms in Virunga National Park, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo Congo, after dozens of buffalo and hippopotamuses were found dead earlier this year. Samples tested at the Goma veterinary laboratory confirmed the presence of anthrax spores, sparking fears of transmission to humans. “Anthrax…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Rotary International and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced a renewed funding commitment of up to $450 million (N720 billion) over the next three years to help wipe out polio worldwide. The pledge, made on Wednesday, at the Rotary International Convention, will see Rotary raise $50 million annually, with…
The Nigeria National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning of counterfeit supplies of Herceptin® (trastuzumab) circulating in Ghana and possibly Nigeria, raising fresh concerns for breast cancer patients who rely on the drug for life-saving treatment. In its Public Alert No. 22/2025, NAFDAC revealed that a…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has called for urgent and strategic action to tackle the mass exodus of Nigerian health professionals, warning that the nation’s healthcare system faces collapse if nothing is done. Speaking at a lecture titled “Conqueror, Conquered and Consequences: A Discourse on Brain Drain” during the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Final Countdown Begins There are strong signals that Nigeria’s fragile healthcare system could be plunged into deeper crisis as members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) weigh the option of an indefinite strike. The association’s congress is set to hold today, July 1, 2025, to decide on a final…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos From July 1, 2025 (today), the Lagos State Government will commence full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics, including styrofoam, across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, confirmed that the exercise will begin with a press conference at Alausa before enforcement teams move to…
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