EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate upgrade of key health infrastructure and equipment across all six geo-political zones. In a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President said the upgrade aligns with his administration’s vision of overhauling the health and social welfare sector for enhanced service delivery … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that five months after an elevator accident led to the death of a House Officer, Dr Vwaere Diaso, at the General Hospital, Odan Lagos, the equipment was yet to be replaced. This online media platform Diaso was killed after the elevator crashed from the 10th floor to the ground floor of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Member representing Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Wale Raji, has moved to mandate the treatment and care for victims of gunshots and other dangerous weapons. The lawmaker’s bill seeking to amend the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshots Act 2017 passed first reading … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has accused a private Hospital located at Ago-Okota in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of the state of engaging in unhealthy and unwholesome practice of collecting and transfusing unscreened and unlabelled blood to unsuspecting patients. The Executive Secretary of the LSBTS. Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh evidence has emerged on how a victim of ‘one-chance’ robbers in Abuja, Greatness Olorunfemi, was confirmed dead on arrival at the Maitama District Hospital, Abuja. On September 26, Olorunfemi was reportedly stabbed and thrown out of a moving vehicle along the Maitama-Kubwa highway. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Perez Medcare Hospital, where late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, was allegedly taken to has broken the silence on his death. According to the hospital, Mohbad was brought in dead to their facility. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a senior officer in the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General I. M. Ahmadu has reportedly died while running during the Second Annual Physical Training Test for 2023. This online media platform learnt that Ahmadu was an Artillery Officer serving in the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has been hospitalised over an undisclosed illness. An image of the cleric on hospital bed has since gone viral on social media platforms. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions APC’s Focus Arewa Women, APC Governors Back … Read more
Dokpesi is renowned for creating the first private radio station in Nigeria. Besides his influence in the media industry, he was influential in politics. He was a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Eko Hot Blog reports that the founder of DAAR Communications, owners of AIT and Raypower FM, Raymond Dokpesi, died on Monday, … Read more
The Emir of Kano unveiled 140-bed hospital in Cross River. The Emir stated that it was honour for him to have travelled to Cross River to commission the hospital. He also stated that the present governor Ayade is a blessing to the people of Cross Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the inauguration of … Read more
LASUTH has been without power supply for five weeks. The situation has affected the hospital’s service delivery. The hospital has been forced to run its equipment on generators. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has appealed to the general public over the inconvenience caused by the lack of power … Read more
A hospital in Seattle, United States, is reeling from a deadly bacterial outbreak. The outbreak has killed four patients and infected at least 31 people. The bacteria responsible for the situation is said to be Klebsiella pneumoniae. Eko Hot Blog reports that a bacteria often found in health care settings, that has developed resistance to … Read more
Last week, Engineer Femi Egbeoluwa and his wife were killed in Lagos State. As of press time, no suspect had been identified in the case. However, the police say they are investigating the incident and searching for answers about the gruesome murder. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has commenced an … Read more
The ‘Ilera Eko” health insurance scheme commenced in 2020. The plan was aimed at making healthcare affordable for Lagos residents. The health insurance scheme recently facilitated the birth of its first set of quadruplets. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has recorded its first quadruplets on its social health insurance plan popularly … Read more
The Lagos first lady has commissioned a maternal and child care centre at the Orile Agege General Hospital. Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Lady of Lagos State Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commissioned a Maternal and Child Care Centre (MCCC) at the Orile Agege General Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Shocker: Peter Obi Wins Lagos … Read more
The Lagos government has distributed free drugs to ‘Ilera Eko’ healthcare providers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced the distribution of drugs to ILERA EKO Healthcare Providers free of charge. EDITOR’S PICKS NBA Leadership Visits Lagos Attorney-general Amid Prosecution Of Killer Cop Lagos Govt Set To Hold Police, Youth Dialogue … Read more
A cholera outbreak has killed over 9 people in an Ebonyi community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the cholera disease spread has reportedly led to the death of at least nine people in a community in Ebonyi State. This online media platform gathered that unconfirmed numbers of people are now receiving medical attention at hospitals … Read more
Alimosho General Hospital is set to launch electronic medical records, e-card system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Management of Alimosho General Hospital has unveiled plans to commence the use of electronic medical records and an e-card system that will further improve the healthcare of the residents in the community. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Reduces … Read more
Paul Pelosi has been released from hospital after a hammer attack at his home. Eko Hot Blog reports that United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi, who was attacked in his home last week by an intruder with a hammer, was released from a hospital Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Man Attacks US House Speaker … Read more
Lagos State Government has said that it will investigate the medical staff at the hospital where former BBN star popularly known as Rico Swavey was treated before his death. Eko Hot Blog reports that the nurses were attempting to lift him onto a bed when one of them pulled out a phone and began recording … Read more