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…
By Ayomide Otitoju A new international study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health has revealed that Nigeria has the highest number of children living with sickle cell disease globally, with more than 1.5 million affected under the age of 15. The study estimates that nearly nine million children across sub-Saharan Africa were living…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has released the 2026 External Quality Assessment (EQA) Proficiency Testing results, marking notable progress in the performance of both public and private blood banks across the state. At a ceremony held on Friday at the LSBTS headquarters in Gbagada, the Executive Secretary, Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Chief Health, Safety and Environment Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Tonye Alagba, has called for stronger collaboration among Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) personnel across the organisation to enhance a unified safety culture. Alagba made the call at the First Quarter 2026 HSE Council Meeting held in Abuja from…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has intensified efforts to expand health insurance coverage at the grassroots with a stakeholder engagement themed “Ilera Eko, Ilera Ibile,” held at the Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA Secretariat. The forum, organised in collaboration with Conference 57, brought together government officials, traditional rulers, market leaders, healthcare stakeholders, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has partnered with the Atti Theresa Foundation (ATF) to provide free medical services to residents of Ososa in Ogun State, as part of efforts to deepen community impact under its sustainability agenda. The outreach, held on March 28, 2026, delivered comprehensive healthcare services to more than 400 residents, reflecting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization convened the inaugural Global Forum of Collaborating Centres, bringing together representatives from over 800 institutions across more than 80 countries. The forum marks a historic gathering of one of the world’s largest and most diverse public health networks. During the meeting, scientists discussed emerging global health threats, highlighting…
By Ayomide Otitoju A correction has been issued to an earlier statement regarding the launch of a global One Health initiative. It now clarifies that the World Health Organization plans to establish a Global Network of One Health Institutions to support the objectives of the One Health Joint Plan of Action, with invitations extended to…
