By Peter Emmanuel | The Lagos State Ministry of Health has concluded its investigation into the patient experience incident at Randle General Hospital, saying a 21-year-old patient involved in the case received medical care and government assistance worth ₦93,950. The…
The Federal Government has called for more research and stronger regulation of traditional medicine, saying cultural acceptance of indigenous treatments is not enough to establish their safety or effectiveness. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq…
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) is working with the Excellence Community Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) to take HIV testing services to more hard-to-reach communities across the state. The partnership was discussed on Thursday, September 3, 2026, when the ECEWS…
For years, families in many Lagos neighborhoods faced devastating losses simply because nearby primary health centers could not manage sudden medical crises. Treatable emergencies like cardiac arrests, severe bleeding, or choking often resulted in preventable deaths before patients could reach…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its recent regulatory reforms are helping to increase local manufacturing and investment in Nigeria’s health products sector. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this at the Invest…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued to spread, with six provinces and 60 health zones now affected, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The outbreak, declared on May…
By Peter Emmanuel | The Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) is set to hold a two-day technical workshop aimed at strengthening sewage management and improving the operation of sewage treatment plants across the state. The workshop, themed “Effective Operation…
The Federal Government has started distributing Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) ambulances and tricycle ambulances across the country as part of efforts to improve emergency response, particularly for people living in rural and hard-to-reach communities. The Permanent Secretary of the…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The Lagos State Government, through Health District III, has recorded improved healthcare utilisation in the first half of 2026, with 10 of 13 service indicators showing increases compared with the same period in 2025. The improvement…
By: Peter Emmanuel | Nigeria is strengthening efforts to improve early childhood development by integrating nurturing care into primary healthcare services, giving pregnant women, caregivers and young children greater access to support for healthy growth and development. The approach is…
