28m Lagos Residents Still Lack Health Insurance
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has begun enforcing compulsory health insurance after disclosing that only two million of the state’s estimated 30…
Topic
Akin Abayomi
Lagos Upgrades Ebola Isolation Centre, Targets 24-Hour Test Results
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has upgraded its Ebola isolation centre and is targeting laboratory test results within 24 hours as it…
Lagos Spends ₦119.51bn on Health, but What Does It Mean for Patients?
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State recorded ₦119.51 billion in actual health expenditure between January and June 2026, the highest amount among the 34 states…
Lagos Targets 3,000 Annual Health Graduates in ‘Brain Gain’ Strategy
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government plans to increase annual admissions into health-related programmes from 500 to 3,000 over five years as part…
Nigeria Lacks Mental Health Specialists, Beds – Lagos Warns
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria lacks sufficient mental health specialists and treatment beds to meet growing needs, the Lagos State Government has warned, calling for…
Lagos Pushes Health Insurance to Cut Out-Of-Pocket Costs
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has urged residents to embrace health insurance as part of efforts to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare spending and…
Lagos Funds Local Research in Digital Tech, Medicine
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has begun providing indigenous funding for local researchers working in digital technology and medicine as part of efforts to…
Lagos Seeks Private Investment to Strengthen Healthcare for 30m Residents
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has called for increased private-sector investment in healthcare, saying public funding alone cannot meet the needs of…
Lagos Govt Unveils Mentorship Plan, Welfare Boost for House Officers
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare, working conditions and professional development of house officers, with…
Lagos Steps Up Ebola Preparedness at Mainland Hospital
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified Ebola preparedness by conducting a strategic assessment of the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Mainland Hospital,…