The Lagos State Government has said it has begun procuring antiretroviral drugs with state funds to sustain HIV treatment, noting that 147,904 people living with the virus receive medication across the state. The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency disclosed this as it outlined its achievements under its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Folakemi Animashaun. The move
As Otti govt secures int’l recognition for health reforms By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Abia State has emerged as the preferred location for a proposed stroke and neurovascular centre to serve Nigeria and West Africa, following its participation in the 2026 Sweden-Africa Neurosurgery Symposium in Gothenburg, Sweden. The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti at Government House, Umuahia.
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called for a strategic partnership between the state government and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to strengthen the healthcare system and improve access to quality pharmaceutical services. “To further solidify Anambra’s position as the nation’s premier pharma hub, let me also inform you that work on the development of the state-of-the-art Pharmaceutical Hub in Oba, alongside the upcoming Coordinated Wholesale Centre slated for delivery early next year, is currently ongoing in the state,” he said.
A UK medic who tested positive for Ebola while working on the outbreak of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been flown to London for treatment, the government said Thursday. The British government said that the UK medic is now being treated at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
The Katsina State Government has launched an aggressive campaign to immunise no fewer than 2,688,730 children aged 0–59 months against poliovirus during the November 2026 Polio Vaccination Campaign, with a strong appeal to parents and stakeholders to ensure that no eligible child is left behind. He explained that while the campaign will be implemented in 28 of the state’s 34 Local Government Areas, Bindawa, Dutsi, Kankia, Kusada, Safana and Sandamu will not participate in this round.
Proposed amendment provides for mandatory corrective measures before revocation of the suspension; suspension shall continue until the manufacturer undertakes corrective action
‘It does not include members who have directly worked within the State’s public health sector, possess practical experience with its healthcare system, or have conducted significant research on the health issues’