Category: Health

Wale Jagun, Mariam Akinloye & Esther -Woman pleads for club’s intervention in her daughter’s spinal cord problem It was commendations galore by residents of Lagos Island, as the Eko Club International (ECI) took its free medical mission to Oko Faaji area which is one of the locations across the state scheduled to benefit from the exercise. Over 1000 residents of Oko Faaji benefited from this year’s edition of the exercise which was held at the Fashola Park on Sunday. Residents were offered free dental treatment, eye test and eye glasses,…

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Wale Jagun The Eko Club International which is an association of Lagosians based in United States of America (USA) and some parts of the United Kingdom (UK), resumed its free medical mission which is targeted at 5000 beneficiaries. It was disclosed at the flag-off of the week-long exercise at Ayobo in Ipaja area of Lagos at the weekend, that the exercise is aimed at bridging the gap for accessing healthcare in the country. The free medical mission is expected to go round the Lagos State communities. Alhaji Saheed Olushi, President…

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Kunle Adelabu -Gets BOT members The founder of the Al – Monan Hijama Cupping Therapy Limited, Imam Bolaji Alliu Atunrase, has stated that he came about the idea of Seizure and Epilepsy Foundation to assist less privileged patients who cannot afford cost of treatment in his clinic. Atunrase, who is also the Imam, NASFAT Mosque, Oke Ota -Ona, Ikorodu, added that the foundation is necessary to provide support for many patients suffering from the seizure and epilepsy which cupping therapy has proven to be a good means of treating. He…

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Kunle Adelabu with Bolu Orebajo, Taiwo Kudirat Oluwatoyin and Esther (SIWES Students) -All sorts of ailments will be treated – Imam Atunrase, founder A new clinic by the Al – Monan Hijama Cupping Therapy Limited has been commissioned on Wednesday, in Igbogbo, by its founder, Imam Bolaji Aliu Atunrashe, a professional cupping therapist recognized by the International Hijama lnstitute. The centre, which will provide treatment for cancer, goiter, myama, asthma, sickle cell, anemia, arthritis, diabetes, prostrate problem, liver problem, kidney problem, colon problem, heart problem, ovarian problems, poor memory, hepatitis,…

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Kunle Adelabu The General Hospital, Ijede, has been commended for qualitative and excellent healthcare service delivery. The hospital was commended for performing numerous surgeries despite space constraints by the Lagos State Government. Permanent Secretary, Health Service Commission (HSC), Dr. Benjamin Eniayewun, gave the commendation during the Hospital’s Transformation Support Initiative (HTSI) tour, with his team. The essence of the visit, Dr Eniayewun said, is to explore solutions to continually enhanced healthcare service delivery in the state. The Medical Director/CEO, GH, Ijede, Dr. Olufemi Aletan, with other management staff, appreciated the…

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Our Reporter -Sixth training school established in two years The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has announced the establishment of its new Centre for Advanced Neonatal Studies, a groundbreaking initiative by the Department of Paediatrics. The centre, which aims to become a leading hub for neonatal training and care in Nigeria and the Sub-Saharan region, is set to solidify LASUTH’s reputation as a key institution in qualitative healthcare manpower development. This announcement was made at a ceremony held recently during which Messrs Drager, a global leader in medical and…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government, in its plan of having an international standard college of medicine and excellent healthcare system for its citizens, has convened a stakeholders’ meeting on the establishment of a stand-alone medical university in Lagos state. The meeting was organized by the Ministries of Tertiary Education, Health and Lagos State University College Of Medicine (LASUCOM). Speaking at the forum held recently in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, said that the objective of the meeting was to ensure that Lagos has a medical…

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Government’s free medical outreach “Alaafia Eko”, will return on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 12 designated centres across the six health districts. According to the statement by the Ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, the first phase of the outreach, which aims to provide healthcare services to over 50,000 residents, took place on May 30, 2024. “During that phase, thousands of residents received free comprehensive medical check-ups, treatment, medication, and health insurance packages – courtesy of the State Government. It is all part of…

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Wale Jagun In a historic move reflecting its commitment to providing quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare, Mr. Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has announced the signing of a comprehensive Health Insurance Executive Order. The Order issued on July 16, 2024, aims to transform the healthcare system through an innovative partnership between the Ministry of Health, Lagos State Health Management Agency and the private sector. It is mainly about health insurance for social protection. Speaking at a press briefing, Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi detailed the key provisions and goals of…

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