Thursday, August 13, 2026

Health

April 27, 2026

Lagos govt expands health insurance coverage, targets informal sector

She said the agency is enforcing a 2024 executive order mandating health insurance coverage for Lagos residents.

Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA),
April 27, 2026

Researchers uncover hidden genetic process linked to cancer growth

According to the researchers, the discovery could lead to more precise and effective cancer treatments.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
April 27, 2026

Patriotism, collaboration key to Lagos sanitation success: PSPs

Mr Olugbenga said that contrary to widespread concerns, the exercise recorded orderly waste collection and active participation across Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu doing cleaning
April 27, 2026

Akwa Ibom govt heightens COVID-19 surveillance

The Akwa Ibom government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance following confirmation of a new outbreak in a neighbouring state.

Covid 19 patients
April 27, 2026

LAWMA cites inter-agency coordination, planning for sanitation success

LAWMA’s boss, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an interview on Monday in Lagos.

LAWMA staff on duty
April 26, 2026

Insecurity, poverty major threats to Nigeria’s health system, says APHPN president

He added that declining purchasing power affected access to food and healthcare.

Terfa Kene
April 26, 2026

Kubwa residents receive free malaria tests, treatment

She urged Nigerians to take malaria prevention seriously.

Kubwa free malaria tests
April 26, 2026

Sierra Leone hosts ECOWAS health ministers’ summit on malaria elimination

He emphasised the urgency of intensifying malaria elimination efforts.

27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers of ECOWAS
April 26, 2026
Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)
April 26, 2026

WAHO urges regional cooperation, stronger funding to end malaria 

He reiterated continued support for strengthening health systems in the region.

27th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers.