To ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable management of external grants mobilized towards the implementation of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit (SCO-PMU) domiciled in…
Gov. Uba Sani Applauds President Bola Tinubu on Historic Signing of North West Development Commission Bill
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has expressed his profound gratitude to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the landmark signing of the North West Development Commission Bill describing it as “a decisive step to pull the North West…
Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), released Monday. “Forests and trees are essential components of agrifood systems. The…
UN agencies urge immediate boost in HIV services to end AIDS by 2030
An immediate increase in HIV services is needed in the countries most affected by the pandemic to end AIDS by 2030, according to a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children by 2030, released on Monday.…
Commissioner Unveils Waste Management Plans at Event …Govt to build waste-to-energy plants at Olusosun, Epe and Badagry
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has unveiled plans to radically improve the waste management system in the state, at a Waste to Energy Summit themed, “Driving Environmental Sustainability”. The event, organised by…
Gaza: Guterres ‘shocked and saddened’ by deadly strikes on Al Mawasi, as WHO and partners aid medical response
The UN health agency and partners are helping treat many of those injured during Saturday’s deadly airstrikes by Israeli forces on Gaza’s Al Mawasi area which have reportedly left at least 90 dead and around 300 injured, according to figures…
LASG, US Consulate, Unilag highlight commitment to clean air at Closing Reception
……..As U.S discloses $7 billion spend combating HIV-AIDS / Healthcare in Africa over last 25 years The Lagos State Government, the United States Consulate, and the University of Lagos reaffirmed their commitment to clean air at a closing reception…
LWC, WaterAid, and HUFFED conduct Hygiene Behavior Change training for LWC staff
….training is part of LWC’s management transformation process/programme towards improved service delivery The Lagos Water Corporation in Collaboration with WaterAid and HUFFED organised a 2-day hygiene behavioural charge training for the staff of the corporation towards equipping the staff…
Clean Air: Stakeholders Unite to Forge Partnerships for Better Health and Environment
In a bid to tackle the devastating effects of air pollution in Africa, stakeholders are seeking improved partnerships to promote clean air, better health, and a sustainable environment. This was disclosed at the pre-event session of the 5 day Clean…
Health Insurance: Lashma Partners LASRRA to expand Ilera Eko Coverage
….As Ilera Eko Enrollees Increase to Over a Million The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has partnered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) to expand the coverage of the state health insurance scheme, ILERA EKO, as part…
