The Lagos State Government has issued a reassuring statement to residents, underscoring its commitment to eliminating open defecation by 2025. This pledge is part of a broader initiative aimed at addressing sanitation challenges and promoting a healthier environment in the state. The statement, released by Mr. Adekunle Adeshina, Director of Public Affairs, emphasized the state Read More…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that Nigeria is embarking on a groundbreaking vaccination drive aimed at protecting girls against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases. This campaign is set to become the largest single round of HPV vaccination ever conducted in the African region, Read More…
The Going Green Natural Foundation (GGNF) has joined forces with Healthy Air Technology to introduce the cutting-edge D-Orbital Nano Oxide (DNO) Catalyst Air Purification System at Massey Street Children’s Hospital in Lagos. During the donation and installation event on Wednesday, GGNF’s National Planning Coordinator, Mrs. Nancy-Joan Osakwe, highlighted the potential of this revolutionary technology to Read More…
In a significant move to combat maternal mortality caused by postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), Dr. Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Anambra State Governor, spearheaded the distribution of 120 anti-shock garments to hospitals in the state. This life-saving initiative aims to prevent fatal bleeding during childbirth and ensure safer deliveries throughout the region. The procurement and Read More…
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…
