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…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State on Tuesday convened policymakers, development partners, and health experts at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa-Ikeja, to mark World Health Day 2026 with a high-level symposium focused on science-driven solutions. The event, themed “Together for Health. Stand with Science: The Role of Scientific Collaboration in Protecting Human, Animal, Plant, and Planetary…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government on Wednesday graduated the maiden cohort of the National Health Fellows (NHF) and onboarded a new group of participants, reinforcing efforts to strengthen health leadership, governance, and system performance. The ceremony, held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja, brought together stakeholders from federal and state health…
