GOVERNMENT CALLS FOR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN LAGOS STATE

SHINA JO 11/06/24 PRESS RELEASE The Lagos State Government has issued a call for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of a potential cholera outbreak in the State. This call follows an excess of severe gastroenteritis cases reported in Lagos in the last 48 hours. Speaking on the surveillanceContinue reading “GOVERNMENT CALLS FOR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN LAGOS STATE”

NAFDAC WARNS NIGERIANS AGAINST USE OF DICHLORVOS (SNIPER®) CHEMICAL FOR FOOD PRESERVATION, SAYS IT CAN CAUSE CANCER, DEATH

Daniels OG Press Release 02/06/24 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has once again issued a stern warning to Nigerians regarding the hazardous practice of using dangerous chemicals to preserve food items. Specifically, the agency has emphasized the dangers associated with dichlorvos, a chemical commonly utilized by traders to safeguardContinue reading “NAFDAC WARNS NIGERIANS AGAINST USE OF DICHLORVOS (SNIPER®) CHEMICAL FOR FOOD PRESERVATION, SAYS IT CAN CAUSE CANCER, DEATH”

LAGOS SET TO ESTABLISH ESSENTIAL MEDICINES AGENCY

23/05/24       PRESS RELEASE … 25,000 Residents To Benefit from Free Medical Outreach tagged ‘Alafia Eko’ Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish the Lagos State Essential Medicines Agency (LSEMA) to ensure seamless management and distribution of essential medicines within the state. “The establishment of a Drug Management Agency is designed to addressContinue reading “LAGOS SET TO ESTABLISH ESSENTIAL MEDICINES AGENCY”

AJEROMI GAS EXPLOSION: LASG ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF VICTIMS’ MEDICAL BILLS

12/05/24 Daniels DG PRESS RELEASE … Reaffirms commitment to quality healthcare Lagos State Government has assumed full responsibility for the medical expenses of the victims affected by the recent tragic gas explosion in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government area. During a visit to victims at the Burns and Trauma Unit, Gbagada General Hospital, Commissioner for Health,Continue reading “AJEROMI GAS EXPLOSION: LASG ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF VICTIMS’ MEDICAL BILLS”

NAFDAC SMASHES ILLEGAL ALCOHOL FACTORY IN LAGOS, SET TO PROSECUTE OPERATORS

VICTORIOUS TD PRESS RELEASE 12/05/24. The National Agency for Food drugs Administration and Control has appealed to Public to report any suspicious activity of illegal producers of adulterated products or similar activities to the nearest NAFDAC office nationwide. This is following the arrest of a fake drink manufacturing syndicate in Badagry area of Lagos StateContinue reading “NAFDAC SMASHES ILLEGAL ALCOHOL FACTORY IN LAGOS, SET TO PROSECUTE OPERATORS”

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY IS HERE AGAIN !

08/05/24 Did you miss our previous programmes? Don’t worry! Another Opportunity Is Here to be trained on the Fundamentals of Herbal Medicine, which is the bedrock of our Indigenous Medicine. A new session will start this month on Friday 31st May 2024. Opportunity goes to those who prepare for it, so adjust your schedules andContinue reading “ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY IS HERE AGAIN !”

HIGH COST OF MEDICINES: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ASSURES NIGERIANS OF DETERMINATION TO MAKE DRUGS AFFORDABLE.

05/ 05/24 PRESS RELEASE DANIELS OG The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has assured Nigerians that the current high cost of medicines in the country will become a thing of the past as the Agency in partnership with pharmaceutical industry working hard to bring downContinue reading “HIGH COST OF MEDICINES: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ASSURES NIGERIANS OF DETERMINATION TO MAKE DRUGS AFFORDABLE.”

LAGOS MEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION…

29/04/24 DANIELS OG  PRESS RELEASE  LAGOS MEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION: NEW MASSEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, OJO, SOMOLU GHs, OTHERS PROMISE IMPROVED HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY …As Officials from Ministries of Health and Works Conduct Comprehensive Project Inspections. Lagos State Government is on a mission to overhaul healthcare services with ambitious infrastructural projects aimed at strengthening the capacity and qualityContinue reading “LAGOS MEDICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION…”

NESTLE’S SWEETENED INFANT MILK SOLD IN POORER COUNTRIES : NAFDACS RESPONSE

PRESS RELEASEAPRIL 28, 2024 DANIELS OG The NAFDAC Management wishes to reassure the public that the Agency is fully alive to her responsibilities of assuring the safety, wholesomeness and quality of infant and young children foods offered for sale in Nigeria in compliance with the relevant standards and regulations. This is following a Publication broughtContinue reading “NESTLE’S SWEETENED INFANT MILK SOLD IN POORER COUNTRIES : NAFDACS RESPONSE”

WORLD MALARIA DAY: LAGOS ADVOCATES HYGIENE PRACTICES AND SANITATION TO COMBAT MALARIA

27/04/24 PRESS RELEASE ELIZA DD In commemoration of World Malaria Day 2024, the Lagos State Government emphasizes the critical role of maintaining a clean environment in the fight against malaria. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi highlighted this message during an awareness and sensitization walk held in Alausa-Ikeja. Prof. Abayomi, represented by the Director ofContinue reading “WORLD MALARIA DAY: LAGOS ADVOCATES HYGIENE PRACTICES AND SANITATION TO COMBAT MALARIA”