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…
LASG Extends Free Hypertension, Diabetes Screening Campaign By Two Weeks
… Residents Encouraged to Utilise Extension for Better Health The Lagos State Government has extended its ongoing free hypertension and diabetes screening campaign, tagged: “Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers,” by two weeks, to now run until Sunday, 17th November…
Lagos Partners NEMSAS To Tackle Maternal Mortality Through Remsat Programme
In a bid to combat maternal mortality and improve access to emergency healthcare services in hard-to-reach and underserved areas in Lagos, the Ministry of Health and the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) have joined forces under the…
LAGOS Holds Five-Day Intensive Workshop To Harmonize Y2025 Health Plans Across MDAS
….As State Health Sector Gears Up for Unified 2025 Strategic Goals The Lagos State Ministry of Health has convened the Year 2025 Lagos State Health Sector Annual Operational Harmonization Workshop, aimed at aligning the 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) across…
WMD2024: Lagos State Introduces New Mental Health Helpline to Strengthen Support Services
• Advocates for Employee Assistance Programs• As Lagos First Lady Advocates for Mental Health Awareness In a significant initiative to enhance mental health support and accessibility across Lagos, the state government has unveiled a new helpline, the Lagos Lifeline Smart…
Lagos Inaugurates Local TB Champions, State TB Steering Committee, And Stop TB Partnership
· As First Lady Urges Action Against TB in Lagos In a landmark initiative to tackle tuberculosis (TB) in Lagos State, the First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, officially inaugurated the Local Government and Local…
LAGOS TAKES BOLD STEPS TO ENHANCE TRAUMA CARE
• As Trauma Conference Sets Stage for Healthcare Reforms• Governor Sanwo-Olu, Minister of State for Health Signs Historic MOU on Epe General Hospital Today marked a major milestone in Lagos State’s healthcare landscape, as key government officials convened at the…
Lagos Surgeries Transforms Lives of 50 Children with Limb Deformities
..Offers hope for 1000 Free Procedures The Lagos State Government has once again demonstrated its dedication to improving the lives of children with limb deformities; a testament to its commitment to providing accessible healthcare. This is as the state, recently…
LASG Amplifies Measures to Tackle Hepatitis Amidst Rising Incidence – Vaccinates Over 5,000 Residents
…Hosts Symposium to Mark World Hepatitis Day 2024 …Tasks Residents on Prevention The Lagos State Government has taken significant strides in the fight against Hepatitis, launching comprehensive initiatives to curb the spread of the virus. At a symposium marking World…