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3 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chinyere Elizabeth Okoroafor |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
Lagos State government recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January and March 27, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, announced at the weekendHe noted that suspected cases had fluctuated during the period, with some days recording as many as 15 cases and others as few as one. The commissioner stated that of the 76 samples tested in the laboratory, 10 were confirmed positive, while 63 negative. Also, three samples collected on March 26 were still pending analysis.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Adekunle Yusuf |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, has announced a ground-breaking $230 million investment in a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing plant. This strategic move is set to significantly enhance local drug production, reduce reliance on imported pharmaceutical ingredients, and further strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Bolaji Ogundele |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha |Alao Abiodun
To combat the spread of Tuberculosis (TB), First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has pledged an additional N1 billion through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to step up the battle against the disease. Mrs Tinubu made the pledge at the 2025 World TB Day Community Outreach in Sauka Village, Airport Road, Abuja. She emphasized the urgency in tackling TB, describing it as a health emergency that demands immediate attention.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Chinyere Elizabeth Okoroafor |Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
•Emergency response beginsLagos State Government has confirmed 14 diphtheria cases among pupils at King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, Lagos, with one reported death. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, confirmed the cases during a visit to the school yesterday. He was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, and other top government officials.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
A member of Board of Trustees (BoT) of The Nation Journalism Foundation, Mrs Dupe Ajayi-Gbadebo, yesterday called for an action against gender-based violence (GBV). She made the call at a seminar organized by the foundation in Lagos. Mrs Ajayi-Gbadebo was joined by a panel of experts to discuss the theme: Breaking the Media Silence Around Gender-Based Violence. The panel focused on the media’s critical role in raising awareness and establishing change.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
By Emmanuel Chidi-mahaThe Diocese of Lagos West celebrated its 25th anniversary with a grand ceremony held on Wednesday, at Archbishop Vinning Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), Oba Akinjobi Way, Ikeja GRA. The event drew clergy, dignitaries and members of the diocese in a display of thanksgiving and unity. The celebration was a reflection on the diocese’s journey since its establishment in 1999.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Chidi-Maha |Alao Abiodun
In a significant move to combat cholera and enhance sanitation in Lagos, the USAID/Nigeria Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LUWASH) Activity has awarded N1.72 billion in grants to eight community-based organisations (CBOs). The grants, which were announced at a recent two-day training workshop, are designed to bolster Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in high-risk areas, where cholera outbreaks are a persistent threat.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Chidi-Maha |Alao Abiodun
On October 17, I boarded a train from the newly commissioned Red Line station in the Oyingbo area of Lagos at about 5:20 pm. My destination? Agbado, the last stop on the Red Line route. The experience signified a vital moment for Lagosians as the state continues to expand its transportation network, with hopes of easing the traffic congestion. While my trip was smooth, the observations I gathered along the way were quite interesting and painted a mixed picture of this new railway system.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Chidi-Maha |Alao Abiodun
In a thought-provoking gathering for the World Mental Health Day Awakening Summit, experts from various fields convened to examine the significant impact of cultural perspectives on mental health. With the theme: Awakening Minds: Access, Awareness, and Actions, this summit aimed to shed light on the intricate relationship between mental health, societal dynamics, and leadership effectiveness.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Chidi-Maha
In a significant effort to combat tuberculosis (TB) in Lagos State, First Lady Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu inaugurated the Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LGA/LCDA) TB Champions, the Lagos State TB Steering Committee, and the Lagos STOP TB Partnership on October 8, 2024. The event took place at the First Lady’s Banquet Hall and marked a pivotal step in the state’s commitment to eradicating TB.
