… Health Authorities Intensify Response Efforts … Public Urged to Maintain Hygiene During Festive Period … Government Partners WHO, UNICEF to Curb Spread Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as…
Bridging Healthcare Gaps: LASHMA Engages Lagos Residents On Ilera-Eko BHCPF Benefits
…As Lagos Tackles Access, Equity, and Service Delivery at EKOSHA Town Hall Meeting …Stakeholders Applaud LASHMA’s Commitment to Universal Health Coverage …Beneficiaries Share Success Stories of EKOSHA and Eko Scheme In a bid to enhance healthcare access and strengthen stakeholder…
Diphtheria Scare: Lagos Govt Rolls Out Emergency Vaccination at King’s College Annexe
…Officials Inspect School Facilities, Urge Calm Among Parents …Students, Staff to Receive Vaccination as Part of Containment Efforts In a swift response to the recent diphtheria outbreak at King’s College Annexe, Victoria Island, the Lagos State Government has commenced an…
Randle General Hospital Celebrates Retirees In Grand Style
The Medical Director/CEO, Randle General Hospital, Surulere, Dr. Olumide Sojinrin has commended the Retirees of the hospital, for their positive contributions to the growth and development the hospital has achieved so far. Sojinrin gave the commendation at the Femi Gbajabiamila…
POLIO: LASG Flags Off Outbreak Response Campaign
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, has launched the 2025 Polio Outbreak Response Campaign, reaffirming its commitment to eradicating polio and safeguarding the health of its children. The ceremony, held at the Simpson Primary…
WARDC, Others Seek End to Maternal Deaths from Unsafe Abortions – Decry 500 Deaths Monthly
The Women Advocates and Research Documentation Centre (WARDC) has called for the end of maternal deaths from unsafe abortions. The organisation also decried societal norms that pressure women with health conditions to carry pregnancies to the detriment of their health.…
LAGOS Marks Y2024 Universal Health Coverage Day With Awareness Walk
In a vibrant display of commitment to ensuring accessible and affordable healthcare for all, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) commemorated the Y2024 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day with an Awareness Walk. The walk traversed the Lagos State Government…
Lagos State Strengthens Drive Towards Universal Health Coverage
• 1.3 Million Residents Enrolled on Ilera-Eko• As LASHMA Renews Drive Towards Compulsory Health Insurance In a concerted push to ensure accessible, affordable, and equitable healthcare for all residents, the Lagos State Government has said it is strengthening drive towards…
EPE LG Offers Free Health Screening To Combat Tuberculosis, Hypertension, Others
In a bid to combat the spread of tuberculosis (TB), hypertension, diabetes and other health-related issues, the Chairman of Epe Local Government of Lagos State, Nigeria, Princess Surah Animashaun has organised a free health screening exercise for residents of Epe…
Lagos State Champions Africa’s Health Security: Experts Advocate for Increased Investment and Public Engagement at One Health Conference
On the second day of the 10th African Conference on One Health and Biosecurity, prominent figures, including former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, Health Commissioner Professor Akin Abayomi, and GET Consortium Chief Operating Officer Dr. Ayodotun Bobadoye, emphasized the urgent…