by Dolapo Adelana The Lagos State government has revealed that two students of Queens College, Yaba, died due to high bacterial content in the school’s water system. The Commissioner of Health Jide Idris, who made the disclosure on Thursday advised the school to delay its resumption to ensure that all sources of contaminants in the... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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Some good news: Nigeria is winning the battle against Ebola

by Godwin Akanfe There’s only one Ebola patient left in Nigeria. This was announced earlier today by the Minister of Health, Dr. Onyebuchi Chukwu at press conference. The virus was first brought to Nigeria by a Liberian-American, Patrick Sawyer, almost 6 weeks ago. Since that time, a total of fourteen other people were infected, five... Read More

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August 20, 2014

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Another five being tested for Ebola in Lagos

by Godwin Akanfe There are five new suspected cases of the Ebola Virus Disease in Lagos. This was announced earlier today by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris as a press conference. All five were brought to the Yaba Mainland Hospital, Lagos, yesterday. Dr. Idris said that two of those cases were from secondary... Read More

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August 17, 2014

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“The pressure is too much for us” scared health workers flee Lagos isolation ward

by S’ola Filani Health workers at the Yaba Mainland Hospital, Lagos have stopped attending to victims isolated in the hospital. Confirming the development, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris said “Because of the fear of Ebola, everybody seems to be scared, nobody wants to assist, which is a major challenge.It is even more so... Read More

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August 5, 2014

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Don’t bring Ebola virus here: T.B Joshua warns victims to stay in their countries

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the visit of officials of the Federal and Lagos state health ministry to his church on Sunday, 3 August, over the Ebola virus spread, T.B Joshua, founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, has instructed Ebola victims to remain in their countries. The delegation headed by Lagos state health... Read More

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August 4, 2014

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Don’t make it worse – Read the (quiet) warning Lagos officials gave the miracle-working TB Joshua yesterday

by Kolapo Olapoju It was only a matter of time because Ebola healings began to pour forth from the man in the Synagogue. So Lagos and federal government health officials visited the General Overseer of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), TB Joshua, ON Sunday, 3 August, to sensitise his congregation about the Ebola virus.... Read More

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October 23, 2013

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Surulere, Apapa, Oshodi affected as cholera outbreak kills 3 people in Lagos

The Lagos State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Cholera in the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris who confirmed the development in Lagos on Wednesday that out of the 13 cases reported, three persons have died. Worst affected places are, Ajeromi, Apapa, Lagos Island, Oshodi and Surulere. The commissioner attributed the... Read More

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October 8, 2013

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Sad news: One more plane crash survivor confirmed dead (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo According to confirmed reports, one of the victims of the Associated Airline plane crash on the casualty list passed away during the weekend making the death toll a total number of 14 persons. This information was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Health, Jide Idris, saying that out of the seven survivors,... Read More

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September 16, 2013

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Lagos begins immunization against polio and other diseases

As the Local Immunization Days (LIDs) begins in Lagos State today the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris has called on parents, especially mothers and care givers to ensure that their children are immunized. The commissioner who made the appeal at the weekend said the state wide programme is aimed at immunizing the children... Read More

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May 1, 2013

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9,660 Lagos residents tested HIV positive within one year – Lagos health commissioner

by Isi Esene The Lagos government on Tuesday disclosed that 9,660 people living in the state tested positive to HIV in the last one year. The commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the activities of his ministry to commemorate the sixth year of Governor Babatunde Fashola’s administration. He said his... Read More

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November 10, 2012

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Sustainable Conversation hosted by Thistle Praxis points way forward for health sector

by Isi Esene Thistle Praxis points way forward for Nigeria’s public health sector We need knowledge to improve Nigerian health care sector – Thistle Praxis The third edition of Thistle Praxis Sustainable Conversation series held on Saturday November 10, 2012 at the Radisson Blu Anchorage hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The conversation revolved around... Read More

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Contaminated water killed 2 Queens College students – LASG

Some good news: Nigeria is winning the battle against Ebola

Another five being tested for Ebola in Lagos

“The pressure is too much for us” scared health workers flee Lagos isolation ward

Don’t bring Ebola virus here: T.B Joshua warns victims to stay in their countries

Don’t make it worse – Read the (quiet) warning Lagos officials gave the miracle-working TB Joshua yesterday

Surulere, Apapa, Oshodi affected as cholera outbreak kills 3 people in Lagos

Sad news: One more plane crash survivor confirmed dead (WATCH)

Lagos begins immunization against polio and other diseases

9,660 Lagos residents tested HIV positive within one year – Lagos health commissioner

Sustainable Conversation hosted by Thistle Praxis points way forward for health sector

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