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Trapped by poverty, blinded by myths: The hidden drivers of Nigeria’s tuberculosis crisis

Despite relentless efforts to curb tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria, the disease continues to claim thousands of lives annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) 2022 Global TB report shows that Nigeria

80% of Nigerians Unaware of Tuberculosis Threat, Impeding Control Efforts – Expert

Over 18,000 TB Cases Diagnosed in Lagos in 2023 Despite tuberculosis (TB) being a significant public health issue, over 80% of Nigerians remain unaware of the disease’s signs and symptoms,

Nutritionist urges more fortification of Nigerian foods, beverages with essential micronutrients

A Nutritionist has advocated the need for more fortification of foods and beverages widely consumed by Nigerians with essential micronutrients to combat the growing problem of malnutrition in the country.

Champion maternal health through multiple micronutrient supplementation advocacy, FHI 360 urges media

In a move to improve pregnancy outcomes in Lagos State, a non-governmental organisation, FHI 360 Alive&Thrive in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health has sensitised the state’s media

WHO to support Lagos State to strengthen health care

The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative (WR), Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to supporting the Lagos State Government in its quest to improve health indices

Cholera Outbreak: NCDC reports 176 deaths, 5,951 infected

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has reported a total of 176 deaths from 5,951 confirmed cases of cholera across the country as of August 11, 2024. 

Mrs. Sanwo-Olu launches 2024 Health Week, promises free care for 5m Lagos kids

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, yesterday officially flagged off the Y2024 Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week  at the Lagos

Lagos strengthens efforts to combat hepatitis amid rising prevalence

Marks 2024 World Hepatitis Day with Symposium Screens and Vaccinates Over 5,000 Residents The Lagos State Government has taken significant strides in the fight against Hepatitis, launching comprehensive initiatives to

Food insecurity: How malnutrition leads to brain damage in children- Expert

Lagos Ministry of Health & Social Welfare trains caregivers  Nigeria’s economic situation is creating a critical issue for familie – affording a balanced diet. This lack of proper nutrition puts

Daimed Facility, new diagnostic centre, set to open in Lagos

aims to Reduce Medical Tourism in Nigeria with Evidence-Based Care To reduce medical tourism in Nigeria, a  new multi-specialty facility, Diamed Diagnostic Center, is set to open its doors  in

Health Insurance: LASHMA partners LASRRA to simplify enrolment, expand Ilera Eko coverage

As Ilera Eko enrollees increases to over 1m The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has partnered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) to expand the coverage of

Tuberculosis: 300 die in Ogun as Kaduna records 32,297 in 2023

The Senior Programme Officer of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Ms Florinda Olawusi, has disclosed that no fewer than 300 patients died of tuberculosis, out of over 6,000

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FGM is gruesome, criminal violation of women’s rights- Senator Ireti

The Chairman Senate committee on Women Affairs, Senator Ireti Kingibe has described female genital mutilation, FGM as a gruesome act and a criminal violation of women’s rights and that of

12.7% of African adolescents lonely, face mental challenges – Babcock VC

The Vice Chancellor, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has said despite the booming population of African countries, about 12.7 percent of the population are suffering from

Lassa fever: Benue records 46 cases, 9 deaths

as FG announces plans for national de-ratisation campaign Benue State has reportedly recorded 46 Lassa Fever cases and nine deaths in seven Local Government Areas, LGAs, of the state. Some of

Group advocates increase on sugar-sweetened beverage tax to reduce NCD

Says tax increase to see significant drop in consumption The Federal Government, FG has been tasked to increase sugar-sweetened beverage, SSB tax to a minimum of N130 per litre in

AFCON: Consider your health first, Lagos counsels Nigerians

… Offers tips essential tips for citizens   As Nigeria prepares to watch the final AFCON match on Sunday, the Lagos State Ministry of Health has advised that citizens must

‘We’ll reduce medical tourism,’ Iwosan Lagoon Hospital pledges as Sanwo-Olu, others unveil facilities

Towards the effort in reversing the trend of medical tourism in Nigeria, the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, joined other top medical professionals to unveil the

Lagos holds free maternal, child, adolescent health interventions

In furtherance of efforts aimed at maternal, newborn and child mortality reduction, as well as promotion of optimal health for residents of Lagos State, the State Government has announced that

Cancer: Why women need to embrace healthy habits, early detection – Oncology

A Senior Registrar at the Department of Radiation Oncology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr Victor Isibor, has charged women to desist from harmful behaviours like smoking, excessive alcohol intake

24m Nigerians have visual impairment

FG  approves initiative to provide 5m glasses  The Federal Government, has expressed concerns over more than 24 million Nigerians who are grappling with varying degrees of visual  impairments.  Expressing worry,

Lagos Health Commissioner, Special Adviser assume duties

Seek support, collaboration of stakeholders  The newly sworn-in Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya yesterday assumed

Elephantiasis elimination: Lagos targets 3.9M residents

Commences mass administration of medicine  Lagos State Government in partnership with a non-governmental organization, Mission to Save the Helpless, MITOSATH, has commenced mass administration of free Ivermectin and Albendazole medicines

HPV vaccination kicks off September 25 

As NPHCDA battles cervical cancer To prevent the spread of cervical cancer, the federal government has said it would introduce Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, on September 25, 2023 and to

NMA threatens indefinite strike in Benue over abduction of member

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Benue State branch, has threatened to declare an indefinite strike over the abduction of a Medical Doctor by unknown gunmen in Ukum Local Government Area,