As Nigeria prepares to host the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) this December, the Federal Government has solidified its partnership with the Government of Switzerland. Both nations have reaffirmed their mutual commitment to accelerating global action…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has concluded a comprehensive capacity-building workshop for frontline healthcare workers to strengthen the nation’s defense against infectious diseases. The intensive five-day training program, which ran from June 15 to June 19,…
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Office of Transformation, Creativity and Innovation (OTCI) to review the ILERA EKO Healthcare Providers Service Charter. This collaborative effort aims to drive a more customer-centred,…
The Lagos State Government, through Health District III, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening quality healthcare delivery across all Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Ibeju-Lekki, Eti-Osa, and Epe. The initiative is part of the state’s ongoing efforts to ensure that…
The Lagos State Government has intensified its campaign against substance abuse, calling for stronger multi-sectoral collaboration to protect the youth from emerging global drug threats. Through the Lagos State Interministerial Drug Abuse Control Committee (LSIDACC), in partnership with the National…
The Lagos State Government has charged secondary school students to become champions of sickle cell awareness by knowing their genotype, promoting informed decision-making, and educating their peers. The government declared that sustained public enlightenment remains one of the most effective…
The Ugandan Government, represented by Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO), have officially launched the Joint Continental Incident…
In a major step forward for public health logistics, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in partnership with the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) and the Ugandan government, has officially launched the…
Nigeria’s comprehensive healthcare overhaul has yielded historic milestones, pushing the nation’s health system ranking to fourth in Africa while expanding health insurance coverage to 22 million citizens. Driven by the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), the country now…
By Michael Omotosho | The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has cemented its leadership position in Nigeria’s healthcare sector by clinching the State Government Health Insurance of the Year Award at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). The…
