A pair of conjoined twins, who were delivered by a team of medical experts at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), have tragically passed away. Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, shared this sombre information in an interview with NAN on Monday in Lagos. The hospital’s management had initially celebrated the Read More…
In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the Lagos State Government has closed down a private hospital located in Ago-Okota, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area. The hospital had been found guilty of administering unscreened and unlabelled blood to unsuspecting patients. Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), made Read More…
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), led by GM/CEO Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, organised a virtual media briefing to introduce its 3rd WeNaija campaign, aimed at equipping and empowering Nigerian youths to drive community engagement. Journalists and news editors from across Nigeria participated in the briefing, gaining deeper insights into the Fund’s strategic initiatives, including the Read More…
In a concerted effort to destigmatise mental health issues and promote empathy towards affected individuals, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has called for a shift in perspective within Nigeria. This call came during the 2023 World Mental Health Day, celebrated under the theme “Mental Health is a Universal Human Read More…
Urgent Calls for Reform and Collaboration in Nigerian Healthcare In a sombre and tragic turn of events, September 26, 2023, marked the untimely passing of Greatness Olorunfemi. Olorunfemi, a victim of a reported stabbing and assault by notorious ‘one-chance’ robbers on the Maitama-Kubwa highway in Abuja, tragically lost her life after being rejected for treatment Read More…
In a recent interview, Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, General Manager and CEO of the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), reiterated the organisation’s unwavering dedication to improving the healthcare system in Nigeria. The NSSF has strategically prioritised initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes for vulnerable populations and underserved communities across the nation. Chinye-Nwoko highlighted that these initiatives Read More…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of 12-year-old Adebola Akin-Bright, a young boy afflicted with a missing intestine. Akin-Bright, who had been receiving care at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), tragically lost his battle on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu conveyed his heartfelt condolences, stating, “I am saddened by the death Read More…
In a society where the value of mental health and wellbeing is becoming increasingly recognised, it is critical to bring attention to conditions that affect millions of people but are rarely spoken about. In this regard, we must pay special attention to and learn about Alzheimer’s disease, a relentless neurodegenerative disorder. Professor Akin Abayomi, the Read More…
Mrs. Oluwadamilola Oyedunle, the Programme Director of the Timilehin Leukaemia Foundation (TLF), has raised concerns over Lagos State’s inadequate blood bank capacity to handle emergency medical situations. She highlighted this issue during an event in Lagos held in conjunction with TLF’s street walk and awareness campaign for the September Day Blood Donation Drive, aimed at Read More…
Amid an atmosphere brimming with pride and promise, the College of Medicine (CMUL) at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) celebrated the induction of 134 graduates into the esteemed ranks of the medical and dental professions. The ceremony, held at the venerable Old Great Hall of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba, drew a Read More…
