Uganda has officially been declared free of Ebola by the World Health Organization (WHO) after recording no new cases for 42 days. The WHO said on Thursday that Uganda had reached the required 42-day period since the last confirmed imported Ebola case was discharged on July 16, 2026, with no evidence of onward transmission. “Uganda…
By Ayomide Otitoju International health authorities have warned the public against consuming undercooked or runny eggs, particularly when eating at restaurants and other food outlets, following a Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated eggs. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and public health authorities declared a national outbreak after hundreds of people reportedly fell ill and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has intensified monitoring of major healthcare infrastructure projects as the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital nears completion and construction advances on the new 180-bed Somolu General Hospital. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this during an inspection of the two projects on Friday, saying the Ojo facility…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to advanced cardiac care and protecting residents from catastrophic healthcare costs as beneficiaries of its Free Health Initiative shared their experiences of how government intervention helped save their lives. The beneficiaries, including 19-year-old Lydia Ogungbayi, 16-year-old Moshood Muritala and three-year-old Ayoife…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to use digital health, artificial intelligence, data and strategic partnerships to improve healthcare delivery and develop the state’s medical innovation ecosystem. The plan was unveiled during the second day of the Eko Health Convention 2026, held on Friday, August 7, at the Oriental Hotel in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled a roadmap focused on building a sustainable healthcare system that will provide quality, accessible and affordable services for residents beyond his administration. Speaking at the Eko Health Convention 2026 held in Victoria Island, Lagos, with the theme “Building a Healthier Lagos: Connecting Access with Excellence,”…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has approved new institutional and financing frameworks to accelerate the electrification of healthcare facilities across Nigeria under the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI). The initiative, jointly coordinated by the Federal Ministries of Power and Health and Social Welfare, aims to provide reliable electricity to at least 30% of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis through a statewide free screening and Hepatitis B vaccination campaign aimed at improving early detection, treatment and prevention of liver-related diseases. Speaking during the 2026 World Hepatitis Day commemoration held at Ikorodu General Hospital on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the State…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has signed a five-year Blood Screening and Certification Concession Agreement with approved concessionaires as part of efforts to strengthen blood safety, standardise screening processes and ensure the availability of safe blood for patients across the state. The agreement, signed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Health in Alausa,…
