By Oluwafunke Ishola The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) says it is strategically positioned to administer comprehensive and specialised healthcare procedures and intervention that aligns with global best practices for patients with complex diseases. The Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo, said this in an interviewContinue Reading

Invest in afforestation for healthy living – Minister urges Nigerians By Philip Yatai The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has urged Nigerians to increase investment in afforestation, describing it as critical towards building a healthy environment for a healthy living. Mahmoud made the call inContinue Reading

  By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board (LSPHCB) on Wednesday praised the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) for efforts in driving eradication of cervical cancer in Nigeria. Dr Akinpelu Adetola, Immunisation Programme Coordinator of LSPHCB, made the commendation in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

West African traditional, religious leaders pledge to end GBV, harmful practices By Justina Auta West Africa traditional and faith leaders have pledged to end Gender Based Violence (GBV) and harmful traditional practices affecting women and girls, especially at the community level. They made the commitment at a summit organised byContinue Reading

  By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra  Government in collaboration with World Health Organisation (WHO) have stepped up healthcare facilities monitoring to eliminate quackery and improve quality healthcare services delivery to residents. Dr Afam Obidike, the state’s Commissioner for Health, at the official launch of the Health Facility Monitoring and AccreditationContinue Reading

Tinubu’s patient-focused health care agenda  yielding fruits in FCT – Perm. Sec. By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the patient-focused healthcare agenda of President Bola Tinubu-led administration, has significantly improved the quality of service delivery in FCT health facilities. Dr Babagana Adam, the Permanent Secretary, HealthContinue Reading