Prof. Akin Abayomi

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

LG Chairmen Redouble Cholera Sensitisation In Lagos

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The Chairmen of Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu division of Lagos State, have embarked on intensive sensitisation against cholera outbreak among residents. The chairmen directed the environment department in the various councils to take up the sensitisation to curtail spread of the disease. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly … Read more

Lagos Govt Mourns CP Ayilara, Sets Up Probe Panel

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The Lagos State Government says it has set up a medical panel to review the clinical circumstances leading to the death of Mr Waheed Ayilara, Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police. The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ayilara died … Read more

LSG Hails Global Fund’s Grants, Receives Donated Equipment

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Lagos State Viewing Centre

Eko Hot Blog reports that Prof. Emmanuel Akinola Abayomi, the Commissioner for Health in Lagos State, has expressed profound gratitude and optimism regarding the Global Fund’s approval of new grants to accelerate the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria in more than 70 countries, including Nigeria. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators … Read more

Lagos Taskforce Arrests 51 Notorious Highway Gang Terrorizing Truck Drivers On Apapa, Badagry Expressway

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has apprehended 51 notorious members of a highway gang known for terrorizing truck drivers along the Apapa/ Oshodi and Lagos/Badagry Expressway. Announcing the development in a statement on Tuesday, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on New Media, Jubril Gawat, detailed that the taskforce … Read more

Surgical Success: Lagos Initiative Grants Sight To Eight Children

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Ogboye reiterated Lagos Government’s commitment to improving access to quality eye care services and preventing avoidable blindness. Yu applauded the State Government for its support in the success of the free eye surgical outreach programme. Temitope appreciated the timely and cost-free operation facilitated by the Lagos State Government and the Chinese Consulate. Eko Hot Blog … Read more

Lagos Govt Demolishes Illegal Shops, Shanties Constructed In Lagos Island

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LSBCA) has begun the removal of stores and shanties erected on roadways and setbacks in the Lagos Island Business District. The move is part of the state government’s effort to decongest traffic in the area by constructing link roads that facilitate vehicle movement and … Read more

1.3 Million School Children To Benefit From Deworming Exercise In Lagos

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Lagos State Government has commenced a mass deworming exercise as part of efforts to combat infectious diseases. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Government commenced a free school-based deworming exercise targeting 1.3 million school-age children. EDITOR’S PICKS New Virus: Lagos Begins Immediate Vaccination To Prevent 50,000 Deaths Sanwo-Olu Unveils 37 Cultural Wonders of Nigeria … Read more

Protect Your Eyes, Embrace Regular Checks – Lagos Govt To Residents

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The Lagos State Government has advised residents to adopt good eye health care practices and a healthy lifestyle to prevent avoidable blindness and vision loss that may hinder their ability to eke out a livelihood.   Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, gave the admonition during a briefing to herald … Read more

Lagos Exits 5th COVID-19 Wave – Commissioner

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Friday said that the state had exited the fifth COVID-19 wave, noting that severe complications from the disease had ended.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Abayomi said this during the launch of a Lithotripsy Machine donated to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Lagos … Read more

Lagos Records Four COVID-19-Related Deaths

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COVID-19

… there are currently 1,045 active COVID-19 cases in communities being managed under Home Based Care. Lagos State has recorded four COVID-19 related deaths between July 14 and July 17 2021. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made the disclosure on his Facebook page, saying that the deaths increased the state’s COVID-19 related mortality to … Read more

COVID-19: LASG Inspects, Clears SCOAN To Hold TB Joshua’s Funeral

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…the inspection and meeting with officials of SCOAN was to limit any possibilities of the introduction of foreign COVID variants among the congregation The Lagos State Government has inspected facilities at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) for COVID safety and prevention protocols compliance in preparation for the funeral of its late founder, Prophet … Read more

COVID-19: Only Those Eligible For Phase One Will Be Inoculated – LASG Insists

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COVID-19: Only Those Eligible For Phase One Will Be Inoculated – LASG

Lagos State has been at the epicentre of the COVID-19 scourge since Nigeria recorded its index case in March 2020 Only those who fit into Phase One of the COVID-19 vaccination exercise in Lagos State will be attended to at the approved centres from Monday, the government has said. Such persons include healthcare workers, COVID-19 … Read more

Prof Abayomi reveals having side effects after taking Covid-19 vaccine

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COVID-19

Prof. Abayomi had some side effects from taking the Oxford-AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine Samwo-Olu and Hamzat had no such problems Lagos State Government reiterates safety of the vaccine despite a halt in distribution in a number of countries globally. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has admitted he had some side effcts after taking … Read more

Lagos Govt Commences Phased Refurbishment Of General Hospitals

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Refurbishment

The Lagos State Government has commenced phased refurbishment and renovation of all general hospitals in the state. Prof. Abayomi stated that the refurbishment and renovation strategy would address the issues of design faults, drainage, among others. In a bid to revamp health facilities and make them fit for purpose, the Lagos State Government has commenced … Read more

COVID-19: LASG To Reopen Isolation Centers To Attend To More Patients

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COVID-19: LASG To Reopen Isolation Centers To Attend To More Patients

As of Thursday, Nigeria has recorded a total of 105,478 cases across the country Lagos is at the epicentre of the outbreak with 697 cases reported by the NCDC on Thursday The Lagos State Government has announced that it is reopening two more COVID-19 isolation centres for patients as new infections emerge in the second … Read more

Over 4,500 COVID-19 Patients Undergoing Home-based Care In Lagos

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COVID-19

The Lagos State Commissioner of Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has revealed that no fewer than 4,527 persons infected with COVID-19 in Lagos State are currently placed on home-based treatment as the second wave of infections sweeps across the country. Abayomi, who made this known in a tweet via his verified handle @ProfAkinAbayomi on Saturday, also … Read more

48 Per Cent Of People Infected With COVID-19 In Lagos Are Not Aware — Health commissioner

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MURIC

The Lagos State Government on Monday said 48 per cent of people infected with COVID-19 in the state are not aware that they are carriers of the virus. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi made this known at a briefing on Monday in Alausa Ikeja, Lagos. According to him, the state is … Read more

Health Commissioner Gives Updates On Sanwo-Olu’s COVID-19 Status

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Lagos COVID-19

Lagos State Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi, says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu soon be free of CoVID-19 and fully back on the beat to steer the ship of the State. The Commissioner disclosed this in a statement titled ‘Update on #COVID19 status Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’ on Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog on Friday reported that the commissioner announced … Read more

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