By Cynthia Okere, Lagos The Rotary Club of Lekki Golden has successfully completed the second phase of its “Safe Start” initiative in the Ikota community, Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to maternal and child healthcare. Speaking at the event at Ikota Community inLagos, the club’s President, Christiana Okenla, emphasized that investing in the health of...
By Admin, Lagos Stakeholders at the just-concluded World Health Expo (WHX) Lagos 2026 have stressed that improving healthcare outcomes in Africa will require more than innovation, calling for stronger investments, strategic partnerships and sustainable financing to expand access to quality diagnostics. The three-day event, held in Lagos, brought together policymakers,...
Ebola screening at the airport By Admin, The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all airlines operating in the country to intensify health surveillance and screening procedures across international airports following renewed Ebola outbreak concerns in parts of Africa. The directive comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the recent Ebola outbreak in...
By Admin, December 11 The Founder and President of the Gail Sickle Initiative (GSI), Oluwafemi Ajayi, has renewed the call for intensified public sensitisation on sickle cell prevention. She made the appeal during the organisation’s Merit Award and Concert held in Lagos. Ajayi underscored the importance of prioritising genotype compatibility before marriage, noting that many...
August 10, 2025 As the World Health Expo in Lagos came to a close, a strong message has emerged from a diverse group of stakeholders. According to them, Nigerian government must leverage the event’s success to boost the domestic manufacturing of healthcare equipment. The three-day expo, which attracted over 10,000 participants, including healthcare professionals, policymakers,...
August 5, 2025. The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has reiterated its commitment to ensuring safe working conditions in all workplaces, particularly factories. Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, emphasized this commitment during the inspections of two multinational food production factories in Agbara, Ogun State, and Ikeja, Lagos State, South...
