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Fakuyi Adewale Banjo has called for a state of emergency in Nigeria's health sector to address the mass migration of medical professionals. The call was made during a medical outreach marking the nation’s independence anniversary, providing free healthcare services to over 40 beneficiaries.
The Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers and Yaba College of Technology have endorsed a nationwide youth-led initiative to combat malaria through academic engagement and community advocacy.
Prince Cletus Ilobanafor has been awarded the Peace & Enterprise Ambassadorial Award for his sustained commitment to youth development and public health advocacy. The recognition highlights his efforts to bridge religious divides and mobilize young Nigerians for national progress.
The District Head of Lailaba, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Mera, has called for intensified grassroots efforts and youth leadership to eliminate malaria across Nigeria. Endorsing the nationwide Geneith Health Competition, the monarch emphasized that empowering students as health ambassadors is critical to safeguarding community health.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across Lagos and Ogun states conducted extensive community service projects as part of the 2026 All-Africa Service Project. The initiative involved cleaning health centres, donating blood, and refurbishing public facilities to provide tangible benefits to local residents.
Stakeholders at the 45th ACPN conference have called for government support to subsidize essential medicines through community pharmacies to improve healthcare affordability for Nigerians. The association also raised alarms over the exit of 9,500 pharmacists from the country and proposed stricter penalties for counterfeit drug dealers.
The Lagos State Government has warned that hospitals are becoming overwhelmed, urging residents to prioritize disease prevention and early detection to reduce the burden on the healthcare system.
The Nigeria Police Force and NAFDAC have partnered to intensify investigations into counterfeit food and drug syndicates through enhanced intelligence sharing and forensic training. The collaboration aims to dismantle sophisticated criminal networks and safeguard public health across Nigeria.
Following a major breakthrough against counterfeit pharmaceutical networks, the Lagos State Police Command and the State Health Service Commission have partnered to enhance hospital security and public health safety. The collaboration aims to protect residents from adulterated medicines while ensuring a safer environment for healthcare delivery across the state.
The Rotary Club of Victoria Garden City has installed Emeka Kenneth Nsolibe as its 30th president, launching a sustainability-driven agenda focused on environmental restoration and preventive healthcare. The new leadership aims to move beyond short-term projects toward creating lasting social and economic value across the Lekki-Epe corridor.
Rotaract clubs have called for increased awareness and improved maternal healthcare services to prevent long-term disabilities in mothers and children. The initiative emphasizes the importance of early antenatal care and skilled birth attendance in reducing preventable obstetric risks.
