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NEW EXECUTIVES OF NMA PAY COURTESY VISIT TO LASUTH CMD

The newly elected executive members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Chapter, have paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Medical Director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo. Speaking while welcoming the members, Prof. Fabamwo said that the NMA has always been a saving grace for doctors […]

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COVID-19: LAGOS HEALTH COMMISSION CALLS FOR CONTINUOUS ADHERENCE TO SAFETY GUIDELINES

… Commissions Medical Equipment Donated To Onikan Health Centre The Chairman, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Adebayo Aderiye, has called on all residents to continue adherence to standard safety measures, as part of efforts towards containing the COVID-19 pandemic across the State. Dr. Aderiye, who made the call at the commissioning ceremony of biomedical […]

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COVID-19: SAFETY COMMISSION SENSITISES LASTMA, LNSC OFFICERS

… Distributes Safety Kits to Participants The Lagos State Safety Commission has organised a sensitisation programme for 200 Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) officials tagged: ‘Health and Safety Sensitisation on Hygiene Management’ held in batches at LASTMA Headquarters and Safety Arena, Bolade, Oshodi at the weekend. The Director-General, […]

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OGUN TRAINS HEALTH WORKERS ON VACCINE MANAGEMENT

In a bid to ensure proper management of vaccines from the point of manufacture to its delivery, administration and disposal, the Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board (OGPHCDB), has organised a three-day refresher training on Vaccine Management for Local Immunisation Officers (LIOs) and Cold Chain Officers (CCOs) across the State. Speaking at the programme […]

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FAMILY PLANNING, A CATALYST TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – OGSG

Ogun State Government has described Family Planning (FP) as a catalyst to boosting the economy, as it will enable couples decide the spacing of their children and provide protection against unplanned pregnancies, thereby reducing family expenses, as well as enable them contribute meaningfully to the development of the State and aid population control. The Executive […]

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LASG Set to Introduce Health Facility Inspection Tool for Effective Monitoring

The Executive Secretary, Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), Dr. Abiola Idowu, has disclosed that the Agency is set to introduce a Health Facility Inspection Tool called ‘HealthFIT’ to enhance effective and efficient inspection and monitoring of health facilities in the State. Idowu, who made the disclosure on Friday at a training programme organised […]

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HIV/AIDS: LSACA calls for Community Action to halt new Infections by 2030

The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), Dr. (Mrs.) Monsurat Adeleke, has called for community participation in HIV response to prevent further spread of the virus as well as achieve UNAIDS global objective of zero new infections by the year 2030. Dr. Adeleke made the call at the palace of […]

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LASHMA Extends Sensitisation Campaign on Health Scheme to Igbogbo Community

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has extended its sensitisation campaign on the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) to the residents of Igbogbo Community in Ikorodu. Speaking at the palace of His Royal Majesty, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali during the campaign, the Acting General Manager, Lagos State Health Management […]

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Education Commissioner Applauds Preparation for Senior School Certificate Exams

The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo has expressed satisfaction with the level of readiness of secondary schools in the State Education District II ahead of the forthcoming West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). She commended the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary (TG/PS), Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye, for ensuring that necessary facilities have […]

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Lagos Health Service Commission Chairman Harps on Excellent Performance

… Applauds Retiring Medical Director’s Commitment To Duty The Chairman, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Adebayo Aderiye, has urged healthcare workers to display excellent customer service in their assigned duties. Speaking on Tuesday at a formal virtual ceremony in honour of the retiring Medical Director, Ibeju-Lekki General Hospital, Akodo, Dr. Adebayo Bamisebi, the Chairman […]