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Research: The Heartbeat of National Development – Prof. Akin Abayomi at NIMR 14th International Conference

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At the recently concluded Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) 14th International Conference, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, emphasized the critical role of research in driving national development. According to him, “The heartbeat of any country is development, and any nation that prioritizes research is on the path to success.” Editor’s Pick  … Read more

LASUTH Boosts Healthcare with New Male Medical Ward

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Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) officially opened its brand-new, state-of-the-art 15-bed Male Medical Ward. Located within the Paediatric Sickle Cell Centre, this cutting-edge facility is poised to revolutionize patient care and working conditions for medical professionals. Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Chief Medical Director, reaffirmed LASUTH’s commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare and providing a conducive … Read more

Akwa Ibom Commissioner Of Police, Waheed Ayilara, Dies After Surgery

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Akwa Ibom Commissioner Of Police Dies

The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, Waheed Ayilara, has passed away. Ayilara died early Thursday morning at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, following a prostate cancer surgery he underwent the previous day. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister … Read more

LASUTH Inaugurates Dental Centre

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The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, in conjunction with Oasis Dental Clinic has inaugurated a dental clinic to enhance oral health. The Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo said this at the unveiling of the LASUTH/OASIS Dental Centre on Monday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra … Read more

Tunji Alausa Joins Sanwo-Olu To Commission Landmark Sickle Cell Care Centre At LASUTH

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Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria's Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare (Middle Right) in attendance as Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu ?Middle Left), commissions the Sickle Cell Care Centre at LASUTH

By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has joined Sanwo-Olu to commission a landmark Sickle Cell Care Centre at LASUTH. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has joined prominent Lagos State officials, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to inaugurate the new Sickle Cell Care Centre at the … Read more

LUTH Faces Accusations Of Causing Death Of US-Based Nigerian

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Eko Hot Blog reports that a media entrepreneur, Comfort Obi, has narrated how the lack of necessary equipment at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, led to the death of a United States-based Nigerian, Mr Olaleye Adenibuyan. In an article published on Punch on Monday morning, Obi said Adenibuyan died on January 24, 2024. … Read more

Lagos Partners SOGON To Reduce Maternal, Child Mortality, Boost Women’s Health

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Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nigeria (SOGON), Lagos sector, have committed to working together to combat maternal and child mortality in Lagos State. The parties made the commitment at a recent meeting in the ministry. Led by former National President Prof. Rotimi … Read more

‘Reminder Of Lagosians’ Courage’ — Femi Olugbile Unveils New Book ‘Pelewura’

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Pelewura

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Author and Former Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr. Femi Olugbile, has unveiled his new book ‘Pelewura’ to positive acclaim. The book was launched on Wednesday at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, … Read more

Conjoined Twins Die in Lagos Days After Delivery

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A set of conjoined twins delivered by medical experts at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have died. Editor’s Pick: Court Jails Two Over Sale Of Fake Patience Jonathan’s Gold Lagos To Prosecute Staff Of Nightclub For Alleged Attack On LASEPA Officials Lagos State Seals Hospital Over Negligence LASUTH’s Chief Medical Director (CMD) Prof. … Read more

Lagos Assembly Sets Up Panel To Probe 12-year-old Boy’s Missing Intestine Case

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Adebola Akin-Bright at the hospital

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the case of a 12-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestines allegedly went missing during a surgery. The Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, inaugurated the committee at plenary on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS We’ve Discovered Plans To Stage Violent … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Vows To Take Over Medical Expenses Of Lagos Boy With Missing Intestines

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Adebola Akin-Bright at the hospital

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, promised to cover the medical care and expenses of a 12-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestines were reportedly missing. Sanwo-Olu announced his pledge in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday after he paid an “unscheduled visit” to the … Read more

ICYMI: LASUTH Performs ‘Nigeria’s First’ Successful Non-surgical Hole-in-Heart Closure

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LASUTH has been suffering a power disruption for five weeks

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) says it has successfully carried out a non-surgical repair of a hole-in-heart defect. The hospital made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday, asserting the procedure is a first-of-its-kind in a public tertiary health institution in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe Senior Citizens Shower … Read more

How We Are Positioning LASUTH To Curb Medical Tourism In Nigeria – CMD

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LASUTH has been suffering a power disruption for five weeks

Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adetokunbo. O. Fabamwo has stated that the hospital is now better equipped to accommodate more patients towards reducing medical tourism. Prof. Fabamwo made the disclosure at the Second Quarter Media Briefing organised by LASUTH during the week. EDITOR’S … Read more

How We Are Managing Five-Week Power Disruption – LASUTH

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Power disruption at LASUTH

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

LASUTH Raises Concern over Epileptic Power Supply

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LASUTH Raises Concern over Epileptic Power Supply

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) is facing significant challenges due to the ongoing unavailability of power supply from the Independent Power Project company (IPP). The prolonged power outage is posing threats to normal operations and the well-being of patients at the tertiary hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS   JUST IN: Buhari, … Read more

Lagos Bus-Train Accident Survivor Recounts Medical Treatment Experience

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A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is standing trial for manslaughter. Eko Hot … Read more

Bus-Train Collision: Lagos Discharges 53 Victims As Sanwo-Olu Hails Blood Donors

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An oncoming train crashed into a Lagos government staff bus on Thursday. The accident led to the death of at least six passengers, while more than 100 people were injured. The government has been treating the injured persons in a few health facilities and has discharged more than half of the victims. Eko Hot Blog … Read more

Train-Bus Collision: Lagos Discharges 32 Victims; Driver Remains In Police Custody

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An oncoming train crashed into a Lagos government staff bus on Thursday. The accident led to the death of at least six passengers, while more than 100 people were injured. The government has started discharging victims who were treated successfully. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said … Read more

‘Wicked & Mischievous’ — Lagos Govt Debunks Claims Train Accident Victims Were Abandoned

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Some of the bus-train collision accident victims getting treatment

A Lagos government staff bus carrying tens of civil servants to work on Thursday collided with a train. Two people died at the scene of the accident but the death toll rose to six later that day. Pictures emerged on social media showing injured survivors in an open space, leading to claims that they were … Read more

HOS Games: LASU Takes On LASUTH In Q-Final

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As the Lagos State Government Head Of Service Games football matches reach feverish level, Lagos State University (LASU) will trade tackles with its Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) counterparts in the Quarter Final on Wednesday, 21st September, 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that the match will come up at the Lagos State Rehabilitation Centre, … Read more

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