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LASHMA, Partners Review Drug Access Scheme for Better Patient Care The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to improve healthcare delivery through a comprehensive review of its Drug Access Expansion (DAE) Programme aimed at…

World Hypertension Day: HEWAN Calls for Lifestyle Change, Affordable Drugs Calls for healthier lifestyles, affordable medications, and wellness-friendly cities as World Hypertension Day is marked The Health Writers Association of…

UNILAG Leans on Private Support to Boost Learning Infrastructure The University of Lagos has renewed its call for stronger private sector partnerships and philanthropic support as a pathway to sustaining quality education, following the…

A Giant Falls in Nigeria’s Medical Laboratory Profession: Hon. Kunle Jenrade Dies at 76 Nigeria has lost a towering figure in both healthcare and public service as Honourable Kunle Jenrade, a respected medical laboratory scientist and…

Flexible Payment Model Boosts Health Insurance Enrollment in Lagos In a strategic move to deepen access to healthcare and expand insurance coverage, the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has introduced a flexible payment…

Lagos Deepens Healthcare Reform with Laboratory Quality Management Systems Drive Lagos State, with the support of the Global Fund through the RSSH grant upgrades eleven (11) laboratories towards international standards Lagos State…

GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU APPOINTS EGUNJOBI AS HEFAMAA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Dr. Victoria Egunjobi as the new Executive Secretary of the Health Facilities Monitoring…

AMLSN Lagos has congratulated the Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors (GMLD) Lagos Branch on the smooth, transparent, and successful conduct of its 2026–2028 executive elections and swearing-in ceremony. The branch also celebrated the…

HEWAN Mourns  Dedicated Veteran Journalist, Matthew Ukachunwa The Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) announces with deep sorrow and a heavy heart the passing of one of its most dedicated and exemplary members, Mr. Matthew…

LIFE-SAVING RECORD: VCDF AND LSBTS MOBILISE 550 PINTS OF BLOOD IN 2-DAY DRIVE Supported by Sterling Oil CSR initiative Nigeria continues to face a critical shortfall in safe blood supply, with national demand estimated at 1.8 to 2…