By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has launched ILERA EKO Spotlight, Nigeria’s first health insurance online radio station, to expand public awareness on the state’s mandatory social health insurance scheme and advance universal health coverage. The Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, unveiled the initiative during the agency’s 2025 Quarter…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have officially launched the Health Works Leaders Coalition, a global alliance aimed at advancing investments in health systems as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and stronger resilience. The coalition brings together health and finance ministers, philanthropic…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to enhancing emergency preparedness and trauma response systems to minimize preventable deaths from road accidents. This reaffirmation came on Thursday during a symposium commemorating World Trauma Day 2025, themed “Reducing Needless Deaths on Our Roads: Everybody’s Responsibility,” held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has rejected claims that Tylenol or vaccines cause autism, countering comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. Trump on Monday advised pregnant women to “tough it out” rather than take Tylenol, citing an unproven link between the painkiller and autism. He also called for major changes to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has concluded the 7th edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit 2025. The event was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of the Merck Foundation Board of Trustees; Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Edo State Government has officially declared a dengue fever outbreak, with 86 confirmed cases across several local government areas, Commissioner for Health Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole announced at a press briefing in Benin City on Friday. “While the number of deaths is under verification, the trend is worrisome and requires decisive, collective…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dr. Lilong Wellness Center, International a leading advocate of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is expanding its impact in Nigeria’s alternative healthcare space, offering free daily health checks and specialized fertility treatments. Located at 167 Iju Ishaga Road, Fagba Bus Stop, beside Union Bank in Lagos, the center is leveraging over two decades…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a new agreement formalizing a €5.25 million contribution from Spain to support critical WHO initiatives. Announced on Friday, the funding was welcomed by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who commended Spain for its continued support…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first position paper on immunization strategies to protect infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a major cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally. The paper, released in the Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER), outlines WHO’s official recommendations for the use of two immunization…
