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Sickle Cell NGOs get new leadership, seek govt’s intervention to eradicate disease
The Coalition of Sickle Cell Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) of Nigeria (CSCN) has called for renewed efforts at eradicating sickle cell disorder in Nigeria. The Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) advocates made the call at the Inauguration and Handover Ceremony of new leadership of the CSCN at the coalition’s secretariat on Thursday in Surulere. Ms Timi Edwin, Founder/Chief Executive Officer of CrimsonBow…
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NOA pledges support for NACA in HIV/AIDS awareness, stigma reduction
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in raising awareness and combating stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Speaking during a courtesy visit by NACA Director-General Dr. Temitope Ilori to NOA headquarters, NOA Director-General Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu emphasized the need for a shift in public messaging. He noted…
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Oluremi Tinubu launches HIV/AIDS campaign, urges support for patients, end to stigma
By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has launched the Free to Shine Triple Elimination Campaign in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone, urging Nigerians to support those living with HIV/AIDS and put an end to stigmatization. She emphasized that eliminating the disease by 2030 is achievable through collective efforts, awareness, and access to treatment. The campaign, an initiative of the Organization…
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LAUTECH doctors set conditions to end strike
By Adejayan Gbenga The Association of Resident Doctors at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso (ARDLTH), has outlined conditions for ending its ongoing industrial action. The doctors, who embarked on an indefinite strike last week, are demanding the Oyo State government address several unresolved issues affecting their welfare and working conditions. Despite their protests, ARDLTH stated on Wednesday…
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Lagos moves to tighten regulations on traditional birth attendants
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has convened a High-Level Stakeholders’ Meeting to regulate the activities of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in the state. The meeting brought together key policymakers, health professionals, and regulatory bodies to develop strategies for ensuring TBAs operate within established guidelines and contribute effectively to safe childbirth practices. Present at the meeting were the Lagos State…
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Akwa Ibom unveils Model Primary Health Centre in Etim-Ekpo
The Akwa Ibom State Government has commissioned a state-of-the-art Model Primary Health Centre in Utu Ikot Okpo, Etim-Ekpo Local Government Area, reinforcing its commitment to quality healthcare across all 31 local government areas. The commissioning ceremony, held on Tuesday, was attended by key government officials and stakeholders. Representing Governor Pastor Umo Eno at the event, the Commissioner for Health, Dr.…
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Oyo warns residents on risk of diphtheria, urges good hygiene
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has alerted residents to the risk of a diphtheria outbreak and urged them to take preventive measures. The Commissioner for Health in Oyo State, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, issued the warning in Ibadan, the state capital, at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC). She described diphtheria as a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads through…
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LASHMA warns residents not to Pay ‘Ilera Eko’ premium into private bank account
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), has warned residents in the State not to pay ILERA EKO Health Insurance premium into any private bank account. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba stated this in Alausa, Ikeja, stressing that LASHMA operates a zero cash policy and therefore any attempt to demand for payment into…
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LASG to provide free open-heart surgeries for 30 patients
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to provide free open-heart surgeries for 30 indigent patients. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, speaking at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, said the initiative, fully sponsored by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, aims to support those who cannot afford the procedure. The surgeries, which cost N8.5 million per patient, will be conducted in…
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Soun announces free healthcare outreach for Ogbomoso residents
By Adejayan Gbenga The paramount ruler of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has announced a free medical intervention for residents of Ogbomoso. The monarch disclosed this via a statement on his official social media handle on Monday, emphasizing that the initiative aims to provide free and quality healthcare to the people. According to him, the…
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