The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has advocated for the adoption of the National Food and Nutrition Policy to ensure the healthy developmental growth of children. Mrs. Oluyemi Kalesanwo, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, made this plea on Wednesday in Lagos during a visit by the Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition Read More…
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Lagos State Idi-Araba community receives free medical care from NGO
A significant stride in community healthcare has emerged as the Heritage Advancement Forum (HAF) orchestrated a comprehensive medical outreach, benefiting over 350 inhabitants of the Idi-Araba community in Lagos State. Organised by HAF, this initiative took place on a recent Saturday in Lagos, showcasing the commendable efforts of the organisation towards enhancing the well-being of Read More…
Skin toning for kids: Dermatologist warns against a dark path
Dr. Olufolakemi Cole-Adeife, a consultant dermatologist, has vehemently condemned the practice of lightening or toning children’s skin, asserting that it constitutes a form of child abuse with the potential to inflict internal organ damage. According to Cole-Adeife, a member of the Nigerian Association of Dermatologists in Lagos, this revelation emerged during an interview with the Read More…
Lagos Hospitals Offer Free Maternal Care Amidst Fuel Subsidy Changes
In a bid to alleviate the effects of fuel subsidy removal, General Hospitals and Primary Health Centres in Lagos State are currently offering free antenatal care and child delivery services to pregnant women within the state. Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, the Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Health, highlighted that the provision of these complimentary Read More…
Nigerian doctors end strike after meeting with lawmakers
Frontline doctors in Nigerian public hospitals have ended a three-week strike after meeting with lawmakers. The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) said the strike was called off following a “fruitful meeting” with the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The doctors had been striking to demand a pay rise after the government removed a Read More…
As Nigerian doctors’ strike enters 10th day, govt, NMA appeal for end
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has been on indefinite strike since 26 July, demanding the implementation of several agreements with the government. The strike entered its 10th day on Tuesday, August 8, and has caused great hardship for patients. Many hospitals have been forced to close or operate with reduced staff, and patients Read More…
Addressing Health Care Disparities in Nigeria: An Interview with Dr. Charles Ezuma-Ngwu
Amidst the intricate framework of Nigeria’s public healthcare system, significant challenges emerge, with critical issues of underfunding, limited resources, and inadequate staffing plaguing its effectiveness. At the federal, state, and local levels, the system grapples with these daunting obstacles, impacting its ability to provide accessible and quality healthcare services for the nation’s citizens. A critical Read More…
Frontline Nigerian Public Medics Commence Indefinite Strike Over Pay Rise Demands
On Wednesday, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced the initiation of an indefinite strike among frontline doctors in Nigerian public hospitals. The strike has been triggered by various grievances, including the call for a pay rise after the withdrawal of petrol subsidies. The doctors become the first group of public sector workers to Read More…
Permanent Secretaries appointed by Sanwoolu to drive Lagos healthcare reforms
In a significant move towards health sector reform, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has announced the creation of six Health Districts under the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board. Alongside this development, the Governor recently approved the appointment of seven new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service, signalling a commitment Read More…
Due to COVID-19, WHO estimates 6.2m Nigerian children unvaccinated
The detrimental impact of the 2019–2021 COVID-19 pandemic, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), is estimated to affect 6.2 million Nigerian children who have not had any vaccinations. To mark African Vaccination Week (AVW) and World Immunisation Week with the theme “The Big Catch-Up,” Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, made these Read More…