Nigerian authorities confirm Lassa fever killed four in army hospital
Nigeria has recorded 2,621 suspected Lassa fever cases, with 476 confirmed and 84 deaths as of 18 February.
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Buhari inaugurates new “Ayinke House” in Lagos
The 170-bed Institute of Maternal and Child Health was reconstructed with N6 billion.
Otedola Tanker Fire: Nine bodies matched with families – Official
Twelve deaths were confirmed from the fire.
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Lagos to conduct another free medical mission
"These programmes are geared toward promoting health, detecting diseases early, and offering treatment and rehabilitation."
Why Nigerian govt must enforce laws against female genital mutilation – Expert
The Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act signed into law by former President Jonathan in 2015 bans FGM
Over 24% of Lagos women have sex before age 18 – Govt.
The national average is 51 per cent.
Monkeypox spreads to Lagos, two cases recorded
The two cases were recorded in a private hospital in the state.
Lagos confirms two deaths from acute diarrhoea
The state government said it had put measures in place to check the spread of the disease.
LASG dispels rumour of new Ebola cases
The Lagos Government says it will intensify Ebola campaign.
Outrage over Jonathan’s failure to halt own election rallies despite Ebola warning
Activists say it is also a violation of the nation’s electoral laws.
Ebola: Lagos, FG contradiction on victims’ figures highlights rift during emergencies
The Federal Government announced a lesser number of victims than Lagos State.
Ebola: Nigerian soldier tests negative
The Ministry of Health says there are no new Ebola cases in Nigeria
Ebola Update: How nurse who treated Patrick Sawyer died
Health minister says there is no Ebola in Enugu.
Ebola: Lagos, Nigerian government provide life insurance for volunteers
"The terms of the insurance must be in public domain in a transparent manner."
Liberian Ebola victim had direct contact with 59 people, Lagos govt. says
Preliminary test results confirm Liberian died of Ebola.
INVESTIGATION: More pregnant women die as Lagos struggles with poor healthcare
Poor funding, unskilled workforce and more are helping to raise maternal mortality in Lagos state, as in wider Nigeria ------------------------------------- ...
