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No woman should die during childbirth– First Lady
…flags off midwives support in North East By Kunle Sanni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has declared that no woman should lose her life while giving birth as she flagged off the distribution of professional kits to midwives in Nigeria’s North East geopolitical zone. Speaking during the event held in Jalingo, Taraba State, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized the…
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Men urged to support women in embracing family planning
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo An NGO, The Challenge Initiative (TCI), on Thursday extended its family planning campaign to Ayepe community in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, emphasizing the importance of male involvement in supporting women to adopt family planning. During the campaign, TCI mobilisers educated residents—particularly women—on the benefits of child spacing and its positive impact on family…
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First Lady donates N1bn to combat cervical cancer in Nigeria
By Kunle Sanni As part of activities marking the 2025 World Health Day, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion through her Renewed Hope Initiative to support the fight against cervical cancer in Nigeria. The donation was announced on Monday during a courtesy visit by the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination, led by the…
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VP Shettima urges improved private sector support for health reforms
…commissions N2bn Trauma Centre in Ogun By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigeria’s private sector to play a more active role in driving healthcare reforms, insisting that the government alone cannot meet the nation’s vast health needs. Speaking during the commissioning of the Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre in Sagamu, Ogun State, Shettima reaffirmed the Federal…
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Osun: Stakeholders urge action on adolescent pregnancy
…as TCI concludes family planning program By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Adolescent and Youth Reproductive Health (AYRH) Desk Officer at the Osun State Primary Health Care Board (OSPHCB), Mrs. Roseline Akinlabi, has highlighted the urgent need to address the challenges of adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria. Speaking at the TCI/DevCOM Media Round Table in Osogbo on Thursday, Akinlabi referenced UNICEF statistics,…
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Tinubu appoints Dr. Ibrahim Oloriegbe as NHIA Chairman
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for an initial term of four years, effective March 11, 2025. Dr. Oloriegbe, a former Senator representing Kwara Central, brings extensive experience in health policy and administration. He previously served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health…
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Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos records 10 confirmed cases in three months
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, prompting intensified efforts by health authorities to curb the outbreak. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, revealed that laboratory tests conducted on 76 samples confirmed 10 positive cases, while 63 returned negative. Three additional samples collected on March 26 are still…
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Medical Director of National Orthopedic Hospital, Igbobi dies few months to retirement
The Medical Director of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Dr. Alimi Mustapha, has reportedly died. A report by CKN Nigeria this Saturday morning, March 29, 2025, quoted an unnamed reliable source as confirmed his demise. Although details surrounding his death undisclosed yet. “Dr. Mustapha, who assumed office as Medical Director eight years ago, was due for retirement in July. “He…
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LASHMA engages Lagos residents on Ilera-Eko, BHCPF benefits
In a bid to enhance healthcare access and strengthen stakeholder engagement, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) held the first-quarter 2025 Eko Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) Town Hall Meeting for Health Districts I & VI at Bariga LCDA Hall. The event which brought together enrollees, community leaders, healthcare providers, and government representatives to discuss the Lagos State Social Health…
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PHOTO NEWS: First Prostate Clinic in West Africa opens in Lagos
The first Prostate Clinic in West Africa has opened in Lagos State. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, inspected the facility, owned by private investors, on Friday ahead of its official opening. With this new facility, Lagos State is becoming a center of attraction for multipurpose and specialist hospitals in Nigeria. Writing about the visit, Governor Sanwo-Olu posted on his social…
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