LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT REFUNDS 145 FORMER SUBSCRIBERS OF EGAN HOUSING ESTATE
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The Nigerian Thoracic Society (NTS) has called on the Federal Government to increase funding for the health, hospital infrastructure and regional medical facilities to boost respiratory care. A communiqué at the end of its 32nd
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Health experts have reiterated the need for proper nutrition, especially in the first two years, to ensure linear growth for children under the ages of five. According to them, early intervention strategies would prevent malnutrition
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The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has urged persons with disabilities to improve their oral health and hygiene. General Manager of LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, at the event, themed ‘Oral Health: A key
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
