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Lagos rolls out scheme to stop polio resurgence

Lagos rolls out scheme to stop polio resurgence

3,595,461 children vaccinated against measles A Polio Outbreak Response (OBR), sponsored by the Lagos State government, will hold from January 18 to 22 as part of efforts to safeguard the successes recorded in 2020 against

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Sanwo-Olu’s wife preaches proper waste management in markets

Sanwo-Olu’s wife preaches proper waste management in markets

By Oyebola Owolabi Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has advocated for proper waste management, especially in markets, to ensure a cleaner Lagos and better living for residents. Mrs. Sanwo-Olu spoke at

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Live active lives to beat stroke, experts urge residents

Live active lives to beat stroke, experts urge residents

 By Oyebola Owolabi The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Meta, Lagos State, has urged Nigerians to lead physically active lives to beat stroke. The hospital also held an outreach in partnership with Omron and New

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Over 250,000 FCTA residents for hypertension, diabetes screening

Over 250,000 FCTA residents for hypertension, diabetes screening

Kaduna to screen 500,000 residents Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has encouraged residents to take advantage of the Project 10 Million initiative’s seven-day nationwide free screening for hypertension and diabetes. Over

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Lagos SEC approves LASUCOM’s upgrade to medical varsity

Lagos SEC approves LASUCOM’s upgrade to medical varsity

 By Oyebola Owolabi The Lagos State Executive Council (SEC) has approved the upgrade of the Lagos State University of University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) to the University of Medicine and Health Science (UMH). Commissioner for

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8.67 million Lagosians living with hypertension, says govt

8.67 million Lagosians living with hypertension, says govt

Rolls out initiative to combat high blood pressure, obesity By Oyebola Owolabi About 8.6 million Lagosians, representing 30 per cent of the population, reportedly suffer from high blood pressure. Another 6.5 million are obese while

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Institute holds 30-day free counseling session

Institute holds 30-day free counseling session

The Institute of Counseling in Nigeria (ICN) has announced its quarterly 30-day free counseling session tagged ‘UNBUTTON 17.0’. The initiative forms part of efforts to reduce suicide and depression among Nigerians. The programme, in its

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10,000 Alimosho residents enjoy free healthcare 

10,000 Alimosho residents enjoy free healthcare 

The Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State has provided free healthcare for about 10,000 residents. The outreach covered tests and treatment of blood pressure, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, blood and sugar levels. Embattled council chairman Jelili

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18 die of Cholera in Lagos, Niger

18 die of Cholera in Lagos, Niger

A couple has died at the Isolo General Hospital, Lagos State, from cholera infection. Mr. Emeto and his wife, Augustina, their daughter and neighbor were allegedly rushed to the Accident and Emergency Unit of the

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Apapa General Hospital marks 60 years with outreach

Apapa General Hospital marks 60 years with outreach

Apapa General Hospital has taken medical outreach to 1,000 pupils in the local government area to mark its 60th anniversary. Physiotherapist Abolarin Ayodele admonished the pupils to limit the number of books carried in their