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6m Lagos Residents Live with Undiagnosed Hypertension – Officials Warn Lagos health officials announce new measures against biological threats.

Korede Abdullah January 14, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — An estimated six million Lagos residents are living with hypertension, with the majority unaware...

Euracare Launches Probe as Adichie Alleges Negligence in Son’s Death Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie issues statement on son’s death

Mirian Gom January 11, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — Euracare Hospital launches an internal investigation following the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the son...

Korede Abdullah January 7, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government announces plans to vaccinate 10.5 million children against measles and...

Lagos Launches Urgent Nutrition Rescue Plan for Vulnerable Children Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system

Korede Abdullah November 27, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State is rolling out a 90-day therapeutic nutrition rescue programme targeting 150 vulnerable...

Lagos Medical Guild Demands Urgent Fix to No-Bed Crisis Lagos Medical Guild chairman addressing reporters on hospital no-bed crisis.

Korede Abdullah November 24, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos Medical Guild has issued a strong call for immediate reforms to tackle...

Lagos Strengthens Medical Support System for Sexual Assault Survivors Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system

Korede Abdullah November 17, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has intensified its medical response for survivors of rape and defilement, rolling...

Lagos Launches Emergency Polio Vaccination After Virus Found in Makoko Health workers administering oral polio vaccine to children in Lagos.

Korede Abdullah November 8, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has commenced a statewide Polio Outbreak Response vaccination campaign following...

Mirian Gom October 20, 2025

📰 Editor’s Note From mandatory health insurance enforcement to Nigeria’s alarming shortage of psychiatrists, this week reveals...

Lagos Warns Residents Against Unregistered Hospitals, Unveils Verification Barcode Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system