The Federal Government has announced plans to begin subsidizing electricity costs for universities and healthcare institutions connected to Band A feeders. This was revealed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a radio program broadcast in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Saturday. However, Adelabu clarified that the subsidy will not extend to private businesses operating … Read more
Federal government bans use of foreign syringes and needles in hospitals NAFDAC to stop issuing import licenses for these medical supplies Directive aims to support local manufacturing and protect domestic industry Eko Hot Blog reports that spearheading a push to bolster Nigeria’s domestic manufacturing capabilities, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered police officers to comply with an existing law allowing the compulsory treatment of gunshot victims without a police report. The order is contained in a police internal memo signed by the Force Principal Staff Officer, Olatunji Disu, during the week. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that inl nohe Federal Government has warned hospitals in the country against demanding for police report before treating emergency patients. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate stated this on Wednesday. According to the minister, the federal government has sent a directive to all hospitals telling them … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State General Hospitals and Primary Health Centres are currently providing free antenatal care and child delivery services to pregnant women resident in Lagos State. The Lagos Ministry of Health made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. The health ministry said the free services are part of the relief … Read more
Sanwo-Olu’s wife presented gifts to triplets and the first babies of 2023 in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, presented gifts items to triplets and first babies of the year. EDITOR’S PICKS Expect More Impactful Governance In 2023, Sanwo-Olu Tells Lagos Residents How … Read more
Lagos to set up traditional medicine offices near hospitals ….The chairman also urged traditional medicine practitioners to have data for better relevance EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quit Party … Read more
Russia is striking civilian targets in Ukraine, including hospitals, conservatories and colleges the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister has said Amnesty International also verified several attacks with ballistic missiles hitting a hospital and cluster munitions hitting nursery and kindergarten EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ukraine Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olha Stefanishyna … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded plans to bring polling units in overcrowded areas closer to the people, particularly to public places like schools, courts and hospitals ahead of the 2023 general elections. INEC added that the polling units in private residences will also be relocated to public spaces. The Independent National Electoral … Read more
Nigeria on Tuesday logged another relatively high daily death tally from COVID-19 with 15 people dying from the disease. This took the death toll in the last three days to 44.
The Executive Secretary, Health Facilities, Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu, has said that the agency has registered over 3,400 health facilities across the state to deliver healthcare services to people. Dr. Idowu stated this at a two-day workshop in Lekki. She said the initial step required to register a health facility with … Read more