By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Ministry of Health has marked the 2026 World Pharmacists Day with an awareness walk and free deworming exercise to highlight the role of pharmacists in medicine safety, disease prevention and community health. The event, held on Friday, September 25, at the Lagos State Secretariat Complex, Alausa-Ikeja, brought together pharmacists,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded its prequalification programme to cover a wider range of life-saving medical devices, including contraceptives and innovative tuberculosis (TB) screening technologies. The expansion broadens the range of quality-assured, safe and effective products covered by the programme, which already includes in vitro diagnostics and male circumcision devices….
By Ayomide Otitoju A telerobotic surgical procedure conducted between Ogun State and Abuja on September 19, 2026, has demonstrated the potential of telecommunications technology to expand access to specialist healthcare in Nigeria. The procedure, led by Professor Obi Davies-Ekwenna in collaboration with RoboMed Global and Nisa Premier Hospital, used MTN 5G technology to connect medical…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has renewed its commitment to improving patient safety in the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with stakeholders calling for stronger regulation, clinical governance, medication safety and continuity of care. The stakeholders made the call at the 2026 World Patient Safety Day commemoration organised by the Health Facilities Monitoring…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Commonwealth Secretariat have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for another four years to strengthen health systems and advance universal health coverage across the Commonwealth’s 56 member countries. The agreement was signed by Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Botchwey, and WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Ministry of Health has concluded its investigation into a patient experience incident involving a woman who sought medical care for her daughter at Randle General Hospital. The incident was reported on social media on August 31, 2026, by the patient’s mother, Mrs. Oshodi. The ministry said the investigation established…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has assured residents that there is currently no widespread outbreak of diphtheria in the state, while strengthening surveillance and preparedness measures following an active outbreak reported in parts of Nigeria. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a press briefing on the state’s…
The outbreak, officially detected on May 15, has killed 3,175 people among more than 6,600 confirmed cases, according to official Congolese figures cited by the WHO. The UN health agency said health services in the affected areas were struggling with limited staff and resources as the highly contagious virus continued to spread. Ebola is transmitted…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has launched a local government advocacy campaign to promote voluntary blood donation as a regular lifestyle, urging residents to donate blood regularly to help ensure adequate supplies for emergencies. The campaign, organised by the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), began on Monday, August 24, with an advocacy…
