The Lagos State Task Force has arrested a 48-year-old man for illegally dumping refuse and transferred him to the agency’s Oshodi headquarters for prosecution. This was disclosed in a statement shared on X by Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, on Wednesday. The statement reads: “The…
The Government of Nigeria and the Government of the United States of America have signed a landmark technical Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation and funding for the early detection and prevention of emerging and existing infectious diseases in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis. The MoU also covers enhancing disease surveillance systems, strengthening…
Nigeria and the United States have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in the health sector and reinforce health security and resilience across the country. The agreement was signed in Abuja on Friday by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, and the United States Ambassador to…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, banned, substandard and unwholesome drugs and pharmaceutical products valued at more than N55 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. The destruction exercise, carried out in line with the agency’s statutory mandate, was aimed at preventing expired, falsified and unsafe products from re-entering…
A major gap in eye health care is emerging in Jigawa State, as experts warn that millions of residents are at risk of avoidable blindness due to a critical shortage of specialist eye doctors. Speaking at a media engagement, the Acting Chairman of the Jigawa State Eye Health Committee, Dr Usman Muhammad, revealed that only…
Tuberculosis has been declared a major biosecurity risk in Lagos as the State Government launched a high-profile campaign to eradicate the disease by 2030. At a ceremony unveiling TB Champions and Ambassadors, the First Lady, Dr (Mrs) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, joined female legislators, council chairmen and spouses of political leaders in pledging their commitment to…
ONITSHA, The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Anambra State Chapter, joined the international community to mark the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), with a call for a sustainable and inclusive society. As part of activities marking the Day, JONAPWD held its End-of-Year Meeting and Praise Day with the theme,…
A joint report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank has revealed that, since 2000, countries across the globe have simultaneously expanded health service coverage and reduced the financial burden of health costs, although significant challenges remain. These two indicators form the foundation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the global commitment that…
LAGOS, In pursuit of an improved healthcare landscape through strategic investments, operational excellence and patient-centred innovation, Iwosan Investments Limited, a pioneering healthcare investment holding company, today announced the acquisition of Paelon Memorial Hospital, a leading multi-specialist healthcare provider in Lagos. This acquisition strengthens Iwosan’s multidisciplinary service offerings and accelerates its dual expansion strategy across Nigeria,…
Launches Waka-Well and Home Konnect Packages under the LASHMA Platform LAGOS, The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has unveiled two new health insurance packages aimed at Nigerians abroad and visitors coming into the state, marking a significant expansion of its Ilera-Eko diaspora offerings. The unveiling took place on Tuesday at the Agency’s fourth Quarter…
