By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed eight cases of hantavirus infection, including three deaths, in an outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. In an update released Saturday, the UN health agency said the figures, as of Friday, May 8, 2026, represent an increase from the seven cases previously reported….
By Ayomide Otitoju World Health Organization has said more cases of hantavirus linked to an outbreak on a cruise ship could still emerge, but expects the situation to remain “limited” if public health measures are effectively implemented. The warning comes after three passengers died following an outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise vessel, with health…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to eliminate malaria following a significant decline in malaria prevalence to below two per cent in the state. The renewed commitment was highlighted during a symposium organised to commemorate the 2026 World Malaria Day at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Lagos, with the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has strengthened its inclusive healthcare drive with the receipt of 88 pediatric wheelchairs and other assistive devices to support children with disabilities across the state. The donation, made by the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), also includes 225 crutches, 360 eyeglasses, and play materials tailored for children with…
By Ayomide Otitoju NNPC Limited has commissioned and handed over three rehabilitated 100-bed capacity wards to the National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi, reinforcing its commitment to social impact and healthcare development.The project, executed by the NNPC Foundation Ltd./Gte., involved the comprehensive upgrade of Wards G, H, and J, including the installation of new beds and a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that global progress in eliminating hepatitis remains too slow, despite the availability of effective tools to combat a disease that kills more than one million people annually.In its Global Hepatitis Report 2026, the agency said hepatitis B and C, which account for about 95 per…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization has granted prequalification approval to a malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants, marking a first in the global fight against the disease. The treatment, artemether-lumefantrine, is the first antimalarial formulation tailored for the youngest and most vulnerable patients. According to the WHO, the prequalification confirms that…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Foundation Limited/Gte has been honoured with the 2025 CSR Champion Award in Health, presented by Independent Newspapers at its Silver Jubilee Awards ceremony. The event, themed “Game Changers: Breaking Barriers and Shaping Tomorrow,” was held at Eko Hotel and Suites on April 18, 2026. The award recognises the Foundation’s impactful…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has flagged off the 2026 Annual Medical Screening Programme for public servants, urging workers to prioritise their health through routine checks to enhance productivity and longevity in service.The initiative, themed “Public Servants, Know Your Numbers,” was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic by the Head…
