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…
Stakeholders advocate “Inclusivity and Mitigation” for Climate Preparedness at Lagos Resilience Forum
Lagos Resilience Strategy is a roadmap to better communities At the Lagos Resilience Forum held earlier today, Tuesday July 2024, stakeholders emphasized the importance of inclusivity and proactive measures for climate preparedness. They highlighted the need for involving…
Sanitation Day: FG Enjoins Nigerians to Prioritise Environmental Hygiene
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Adam Kambari has enjoined Nigerians to prioritise Environmental Hygiene practices as this would go a long way to mitigate the spread of Cholera in the country, emphasizing that our environment…
Merck Foundation CEO Champions Ending Child Marriage and Supporting Girl Education in TV Program
Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on Ending Child Marriage and Supporting Girl Education in Africa in the Second Episode of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV program ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan African TV program that is…
Ojokoro Community: Net-Zero Action Plan Sparks Interactive Engagement
In a concerted effort to ensure a better living community, residents of Ojokoro community in Lagos State, Nigeria have embarked on strategic initiatives and interventions that would ensure livable community, improved quality of life and increase their earning potential. This…
Cholera Outbreak: Lagos records 29 deaths – adopt onehealth approach to combat spread
Deaths from the Cholera Outbreak have spiked to 29 in Lagos alone, with an increase in number of suspected cases estimated at 579 and 43 confirmed cases. This was disclosed today at a press briefing by the Lagos State Commissioner…
Cholera Outbreak: Abia Must be on Her Toes – FENRAD
By Comrade Nelson Nwafor The recent outbreak of cholera, a severe diarrheal illness caused by bacterium vibrio cholerae, reported in Lagos and other places in Nigeria, with a growing death toll, should make other states, Abia included, to be…
Cholera Outbreak: 30 deaths across 30 states in Nigeria, Ministry of Environment Expresses Deep Concern
“Sustainable Human And Environment Interaction is Key to Cholera Prevention and Control”, H.E Iziak Salako The Federal Ministry of Environment extends its condolence to families who have lost loved ones and stand in solidarity with all those affected by…
LWC SUPPLIES SAFE, CLEAN WATER TO LAGOS RESIDENTS
Following an increase in the reported cases of cholera in Lagos State, the Lagos Water Corporation has again swung into action by supplying potable water to the affected areas of the State. This includes Oju Olokun community, Adeniji Adele, Lagos…
