The Lagos State Government, through Health District III, has urged residents to prioritise their heart health by embracing preventive healthcare, undergoing regular medical check-ups and adopting healthy lifestyle practices. The call was made as the State joined the global community to commemorate World Heart Day 2026. The Permanent Secretary, Health District III, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke,…
The Lagos State Government has commenced the 2026 Safeguarding and Child Protection Week with a call for stronger measures to protect children from abuse and provide safe channels for reporting concerns. The five-day programme, themed “My Silence Ends Here,” began on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the LASUBEB Hall, Maryland, and will run until Friday, September 25….
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed Dr Vanea Kerry as the Director-General’s Special Envoy for Health Resilience. WHO announced the appointment in a statement on Wednesday, saying Kerry would champion resilient, integrated and sustainably financed health systems capable of responding to both everyday health needs and emerging threats. The organisation said her mandate would…
The Federal Government has officially kicked off the nationwide distribution of Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and specialized tricycle ambulances in a major effort to bolster emergency medical services and bridge critical healthcare gaps in rural and underserved communities. Speaking on Monday at the flag-off ceremony held at the National Trauma Centre in Riyom, Plateau…
The Lagos State Government has escalated its public health preparedness to protect the state against a potential outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), following a growing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, announced the proactive measures on Tuesday, September 1, after leading a strategic…
The Lagos State Government, through Health District III, has recorded improved healthcare utilisation in the first half of 2026, with 10 out of 13 key service indicators showing growth compared to the corresponding period in 2025. The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke, disclosed this during the District’s Mid-Year Data Review meeting held at the District…
The Lagos State Health District IV has celebrated the retirement of its former Director of Environmental Health, Mrs. Betty Allen Albert-Obateye, in recognition of her 35 years of distinguished and dedicated service to the Lagos State Public Service. The send-off ceremony, held at the Lagos Island East LCDA Hall, ZAPPASS, Lagos, brought together colleagues, family…
The Lagos State Government has announced a major shift in fever management, revealing that only about five per cent of fever cases in the state are caused by malaria. The government has directed healthcare providers to adopt evidence-based diagnosis by confirming malaria through Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) before treatment. Speaking at the dissemination meeting of the World Bank-supported IMPACT Project in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), a major step toward accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation in healthcare. The President also appointed Dr. Obi Adigwe as the pioneer National Coordinator of the newly created office, which will operate under the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and…
The race for Nigeria’s most prestigious healthcare honours has officially begun as the organizers of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) opened online voting for the 2026 edition. The annual awards recognize outstanding healthcare Institutions, Professionals, Pharmaceutical Companies, Diagnostics Providers, Health Insurers, and Media Organizations making significant contributions to healthcare delivery across the Country. This…
