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Champion maternal health through multiple micronutrient supplementation advocacy, FHI 360 urges media
In a move to improve pregnancy outcomes in Lagos State, a non-governmental organisation, FHI 360 Alive&Thrive in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health has sensitised the state’s media
Nigeria receives mpox vaccines
Becomes first country in Africa to receive doses Donated by US government Nigeria, on Tuesday, received 10 000 doses of mpox vaccines, becoming the first country in the African region
WHO to support Lagos State to strengthen health care
The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative (WR), Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to supporting the Lagos State Government in its quest to improve health indices
Cholera Outbreak: NCDC reports 176 deaths, 5,951 infected
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has reported a total of 176 deaths from 5,951 confirmed cases of cholera across the country as of August 11, 2024.
Lagos advocates birth control law to address Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis
The Lagos state government has called for the enactment of a birth control law to address the challenges of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, commissioner for basic and secondary
WHO, Africa CDC declares Mpox Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have officially declared the ongoing Mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security
Tinubu approves policy to reverse health worker migration, address challenges
President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s health human resources. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof
Mrs. Sanwo-Olu launches 2024 Health Week, promises free care for 5m Lagos kids
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, yesterday officially flagged off the Y2024 Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (MNCAH+N) Week at the Lagos
Gates Foundation Study offers guidelines for Transforming Healthcare in Lagos State
A comprehensive study backed by the Gates Foundation has provided a roadmap for enhancing service delivery and tackling health challenges in Lagos State. The groundbreaking research, supported by the Bill
World Breastfeeding Week 2024: NSN urges more support for mothers
As the World Breastfeeding Week 2024 is marked globally, the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) is advocating concerted efforts by all stakeholders to ensure that every mother receives the support
Lagos strengthens efforts to combat hepatitis amid rising prevalence
Marks 2024 World Hepatitis Day with Symposium Screens and Vaccinates Over 5,000 Residents The Lagos State Government has taken significant strides in the fight against Hepatitis, launching comprehensive initiatives to