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Lagos Tops HIV Chart As Nigeria Records 102,025 New Cases
Nigeria recorded 102,025 new HIV infections in 2025, with Lagos accounting for the highest number of…
Drowning In Garbage: How Lagos Waste Heaps Are Fueling Looming Health Disaster
Walk through any part of Lagos these days, from the upscale areas of Ikoyi and Victoria…
NCDC Opposes Bill To Establish New Public Health Institute
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised objections to a proposed bill…
WHO Pushes Early Newborn Screening To Tackle Birth Defects
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries around the world to expand newborn screening programmes,…
World Sickle Cell Day: SCAIIN Founder Salutes Patients’ Resilience, Applauds NDDC’s Lifeline
As the world marked World Sickle Cell Day this Friday, Founder of the Sickle Cell Awareness…
FG Raises Alarm As Unsafe Food Claims Over 53,000 Lives Annually In Nigeria
The Federal Government has expressed concern over the increasing impact of foodborne diseases in Nigeria, revealing…
WHO Chief Visits Uganda Amid Ebola Response, Cross-Border Concerns
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that its Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, visited Uganda on Monday…
Lagos Tightens Food Safety Rules, Warns Vendors Against Violations
Lagos State has reiterated its resolve to enhance food safety measures, urging food-related businesses to adhere…
LASG Backs Menstrual Health As Key Development Priority
The Lagos State Government has called for increased investment in menstrual health, describing it as a…