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Lagos State Ministry of Health, Block 4 Government Secretariat, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos (2026)

13/10/2026

LAGOS INSPECTS 280-BED OJO GENERAL HOSPITAL AHEAD OF COMMISSIONING

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Olufemi Omololu, and the Director, Medical Project Implementation Unit, LSMOH, Dr. Olusoga Oduwole, led a site inspection of the ongoing construction of the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital to assess progress and ensure the facility meets the required standards ahead of commissioning.

Led on a tour of the facility by the Executive Director of Ciba Construction Company Ltd., Mr. Ade Adegbite, the team inspected key departments, including Accident and Emergency, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dental, Eye, Out-Patient, General Medicine, Pharmacy and Laboratory, as well as the staff quarters and supporting infrastructure.

Dr. Lajide emphasised that beyond completing the physical structure, priority must be given to ensuring that the hospital is safe, adequately equipped, properly staffed and ready to deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare. Dr. Omololu also underscored the importance of adequate staffing for effective service delivery when the facility becomes operational. The project is expected to expand access to quality secondary healthcare and bring essential medical services closer to residents of Ojo and neighbouring communities.

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07/10/2026

LAGOS REPURPOSES CACOVID CENTRE TO EXPAND TRAINING OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
..Facility adds 315 laboratory positions, 520 lecture seats, 169 seminar seats
..Lagos targets increase in annual healthcare training intake from fewer than 500 to 2,500 within five years

Lagos State Government has repurposed the former CACOVID Centre at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, into an academic facility for the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), as part of efforts to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the state and boost medical education.

The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Tuesday at the handover ceremony of the newly expanded and renovated facility by the Lagos State Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA) to the Ministry of Health, saying the intervention was driven by the need to increase the production of healthcare professionals in the state.

Abayomi said Lagos was currently facing a human resources for health crisis due partly to the migration of healthcare professionals, popularly known as “Japa”, as well as insufficient local production of professionals to meet the needs of the growing population. He said the State Government was responding through a deliberate strategy of expanding training capacity and attracting professionals back to Nigeria.

According to him, the State’s strategy, tagged the “Brain Gain” initiative, would focus on producing more healthcare professionals locally while creating an enabling environment for those who had migrated abroad to return with the skills and experience acquired overseas. “While everyone talks about brain drain, Lagos State is focusing on brain gain,” he said.

The Commissioner disclosed that Lagos was targeting an increase in annual intake across various healthcare disciplines from fewer than 500 students to about 2,500 within the next four to five years. He explained that the strategy would involve maximising existing infrastructure across the State’s healthcare facilities, rather than relying solely on the development of new facilities.

Abayomi said the Ministry would decentralise medical training beyond LASUCOM and the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) by leveraging large general hospitals and flagship primary healthcare facilities, while also encouraging private-sector participation. He noted that Lagos had about 30 general hospitals, more than 300 primary healthcare centres and 10 mother and child care centres that could support the expansion of health professional training.

He explained that the CACOVID Centre was selected for repurposing after the COVID-19 pandemic, having initially served as an isolation centre during the emergency. According to him, rather than allow the facility to become redundant and deteriorate, the Government transformed it into an annex of LASUCOM, with particular focus on supporting the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The Commissioner said the renovated facility would provide additional capacity for the six departments within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, adding that the project had created 315 additional laboratory positions, 520 lecture seats and approximately 169 seminar seats. He described the additions as significant investments towards strengthening the educational infrastructure required to produce more healthcare professionals.

He further disclosed that the State Government was pursuing the establishment of a standalone University of Medicine and Health Sciences as part of its broader plan to expand medical education. He said the legislative process had advanced, noting that the bill had been passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly and would be presented to the Governor for assent.

Abayomi said the initiative would also support the State’s effort to increase the number of pharmacists and other health professionals entering the healthcare system, stressing that the shortage of pharmacists remained a challenge in Lagos and Nigeria. He urged students who would use the facility to take ownership of it and ensure that the infrastructure was properly maintained for future generations.

Representing the General Manager of LASIAMA, Adenike Adekanbi, the Head of Project Team, Engr. Yemisi Aderibigbe, said the facility was originally constructed in 2019 as an isolation centre in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but became underutilised after the emergency. She said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the expansion and renovation works in December 2024, with Messrs. P*P Construction Nigeria Limited commencing work in March 2025 and completing the project to approved standards.

The Provost of LASUCOM, Prof. Olufemi Idowu, who recalled his previous service at the facility during the COVID-19 pandemic, described the transformation as a welcome development, saying the centre had deteriorated considerably after the pandemic. He expressed appreciation to the State Government for giving the facility a new purpose, while the Deputy Provost, Prof. Sunday Soyemi, said the intervention would address about 30 per cent of the institution’s space challenge and commended the Government and contractors for the project.

The Director, Medical Project Implementation Unit, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusoga Oduwole, commended LASIAMA for successfully delivering the project, saying the upgraded facility would provide a more conducive environment for healthcare-related activities and service delivery. He said the development reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and thanked all stakeholders for their collaboration in completing the project.

The Executive Director, Projects, P*P Construction Limited, Mr. Yemi Yusuf, described the project as ambitious but expressed satisfaction that it had been successfully delivered, saying the modern facility would expand the capacity of the School of Pharmacy and LASUCOM.

The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, while formally handing over the facility for academic use, said the repurposing represented another step towards making Lagos a major centre for medical training, healthcare development and medical excellence.

05/10/2026

LAGOS ADVOCATES MALE SUPPORT, INFORMED CHOICE TO BOOST FAMILY PLANNING UPTAKE
..World Contraception Day: Ogunyemi urges informed choices as Lagos links family planning to healthier families, lower maternal mortality

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, has called for increased awareness, informed decision-making and stronger male involvement in family planning, stressing that access to appropriate contraception is essential to improving maternal and child health outcomes in the State. Ogunyemi made the call on Friday 2nd October, 2026 during an awareness walk organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health to commemorate the 2026 World Contraception Day in Lagos.

She said family planning should be viewed beyond the prevention of unintended pregnancies, noting that it enables individuals and couples to make informed decisions about the timing and spacing of children while contributing to healthier families and communities. Ogunyemi therefore urged stakeholders, particularly men and community influencers, to support women and couples in accessing accurate information and appropriate contraceptive services.

Earlier, the Director, Family Health and Nutrition, Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH), Dr. Abosede Wellington, said contraception had significant implications for families, communities and the wider economy, noting that effective family planning promotes equitable access to quality healthcare and contributes to economic independence and growth. She urged men to become more visible advocates for contraception and support their partners in making informed choices.

Wellington disclosed that the Ministry was combining awareness with service delivery as part of the commemoration, with free contraception services and commodities available at the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic. She added that family planning services were also being offered at public and private health facilities, urging residents to take advantage of the services while accessing accurate information on available contraceptive options.

Also speaking, the Executive Secretary, Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), Dr. Victoria Egunjobi, urged stakeholders to take the message of contraception to young people, married couples and men, emphasising the importance of accurate health information. She noted that while many people express an intention to use contraception, efforts must focus on translating such intentions into actual utilisation.

The Director, Service Matters, Public Service Office, Mrs. Ashimi Ololade, who represented the Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, commended the Ministry’s sensitisation initiative, noting that family planning had become increasingly important given prevailing economic realities. She urged residents to embrace family planning as a practical approach to responsible family management and improved wellbeing.

The Director, Epidemiology, Biosecurity and Global Health, LSMOH, Dr. Ismail Abdulsalam, said contraception remained an important intervention in efforts to address maternal and perinatal mortality. With the theme, “The Choice for All: Freedom to Plan, Power to Choose,” he called for greater dissemination of correct information to both women and men, stressing that contraceptive decisions should be based on informed choice and family support.

Similarly, the Director, Disease Control, LSMOH, Dr. Oladipupo Fisher, said increased awareness and uptake of family planning could contribute to improved maternal and infant health outcomes while strengthening the economic wellbeing of families. He urged residents to take control of their reproductive health by seeking accurate information and embracing appropriate family planning services.

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03/10/2026

LAGOS HEALTH MINISTRY RECEIVES ILERA EKO COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

…As 62 MDAs Earn Full Compliance Recognition
..Lajide Reaffirms Ministry’s Commitment to Full Enforcement of Mandatory Health Insurance Policy

Lagos State Ministry of Health has received a Certificate of Compliance for meeting the requirements of the Executive Order on mandatory subscription to the Lagos State Social Health Insurance Scheme, ILERA EKO. The certificate was presented during the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) presentation of Executive Order Compliance Certificates to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa, Ikeja on Tuesday 29th September, 2026.

Presenting the certificates, the Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, commended the 62 MDAs that attained full compliance, describing their achievement as evidence of committed leadership, effective coordination and institutional responsibility. He stressed that the certificates were not merely ceremonial but represented the MDAs’ commitment to supporting the State’s Social Health Insurance Policy and the attainment of Universal Health Coverage, while urging non-compliant MDAs to meet outstanding requirements by November 30, 2026.

Receiving the certificate on behalf of the Ministry, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, underscored the importance of the Executive Order to the State’s health insurance reform and Universal Health Coverage agenda. She noted that mandatory enrolment would help ensure that residents have greater financial protection and access to healthcare, while public institutions must demonstrate leadership by complying with the policy.

Lajide reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to the effective implementation and enforcement of the Executive Order, stressing that the Ministry would continue to support the State Government’s efforts to ensure compliance across public institutions. She also called for sustained collaboration among MDAs and LASHMA to deepen enrolment, strengthen verification and ensure that the policy translates into improved access to healthcare for residents.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, said MDAs were required to fulfil four key compliance measures, including proof of ILERA EKO enrolment for residents seeking government services, enrolment of all staff, placement of the LASHMA website link on MDA websites, and provision of designated spaces for enrolment verification and support. She added that sustained sensitisation, monitoring and follow-up assessments had significantly improved compliance, while the latest assessment increased fully compliant MDAs to 83 from 62 recorded in the first follow-up exercise.

Providing an implementation update, the Technical Assistant to the Permanent Secretary, LASHMA, Dr. Nifesimi Akinnagbe, disclosed that 215 Verification Officers had been trained to verify ILERA EKO enrolment and support residents to enrol. He added that 25,107 registrations were recorded following the Head of Service’s circular on mandatory subscription, representing a 532 per cent increase compared with the previous quarter, while outstanding MDAs were urged to complete compliance ahead of the commencement of general enforcement of the Executive Order.

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02/10/2026

LAGOS INTENSIFIES PUSH TO CRASH MATERNAL, NEONATAL DEATHS
..Lajide demands coordinated action, stronger referral system
..MAMII Task Force adopts data-driven approach to save lives

Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to reduce preventable maternal and neonatal deaths with the inauguration of the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Initiative Innovation (MAMII) Task Force, as the State called for a coordinated, results-driven approach across all levels of healthcare delivery.

Speaking at the inaugural meeting themed “Crashing Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Lagos State” held on Monday at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alausa-Ikeja, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, challenged stakeholders to move beyond programmes and trainings to interventions that produce measurable results.

Lajide stressed the need to end working in silos among the Ministry, Primary Health Care Board, districts, health facilities, communities and development partners. She identified effective referrals, community engagement, early antenatal care, proper management of high-risk pregnancies and quality care as critical to preventing maternal and neonatal deaths.

Presenting the Lagos MAMII roadmap, SWAp Desk Officer, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Oyeyemi Ogunjobi, said the plan targets five key delays: seeking care, reaching care, receiving care, taking responsibility and coordinating response. She said Ibeju-Lekki had been identified as the focal implementation area, with interventions including community health worker deployment, PHC upgrades, health-worker training, digital health systems and stronger emergency referral mechanisms.

MAMII Focal Person, Mrs. Bukola Orukotan, said the initiative seeks to end fragmented interventions through “one plan, one budget, one report and one conversation.” She identified five key delays; seeking, reaching and receiving care, taking responsibility and coordination - while stressing stronger community engagement, facility readiness, emergency referrals, data use and financial protection to reduce preventable maternal and neonatal deaths.

Director, Family Health and Nutrition, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Abosede Wellington, called for better coordination and funding of interventions, while Director, Health Care Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr. Olajumoke Oyenuga, urged stakeholders to act immediately and use available resources to drive results.

Also, Director, Lagos State Ambulance Service, Mrs. Wuraola Makinde, highlighted efforts under the Rural Emergency Services and Maternal Transport (REMSAT) to improve emergency transportation through LASAMBUS and private ambulance operators. She stressed the need for stronger digital integration, timely reimbursement, improved data sharing and expanded emergency transport coverage to ensure pregnant women and newborns reach appropriate care promptly.

01/10/2026

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, NIGERIA! 🇳🇬

Today, the Lagos One Health Family joins Nigerians to celebrate our nation’s independence and the resilience of our people.

As health workers and public health professionals, we remain committed to protecting lives, promoting wellbeing and contributing to a healthier Nigeria.

May our nation continue to prosper in peace, unity and good health.

Happy Independence Day!

— The Lagos Health Family 🇳🇬

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27/09/2026

LAGOS CELEBRATES WORLD PHARMACISTS DAY WITH AWARENESS WALK, FREE DEWORMING
..Okewole seeks stronger investment in pharmacy workforce, pharmacovigilance

Lagos State Ministry of Health has commemorated the 2026 World Pharmacists Day with an awareness walk and free deworming exercise to promote medicine safety, preventive healthcare and greater public understanding of the role of pharmacists in healthcare delivery.

The event, held Friday at the Alausa Secretariat, brought together pharmacists, Directors, Heads of Units and other health sector stakeholders. Speaking at the programme, the Director, Pharmaceutical Services, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Pharm. Olabisi Okewole, said the theme, “Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures,” highlights the need to equip pharmacists to maximise their expertise, embrace innovation and contribute to improved health outcomes and sustainable healthcare systems.

Okewole noted that pharmacists’ responsibilities extend beyond dispensing medicines to disease prevention, health promotion, patient safety, antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacovigilance and the safe and rational use of medicines. She called for sustained investment in professional development, appropriate technology and supportive working environments, while urging members of the public to report suspected adverse drug reactions to strengthen pharmacovigilance and protect patients.

Also speaking, the Director, Disease Control, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Oladipupo Fisher, described pharmacists as an integral part of the healthcare system, noting that community pharmacists play an important role in extending essential health services to communities, including hard-to-reach populations. He congratulated pharmacists across the State and called for stronger collaboration among healthcare professionals to advance healthcare delivery.

The Assistant Chief Pharmacist, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Pharm. Simisola Opanuga, appreciated Directors, Heads of Units and pharmacists who participated in the celebration, noting that the involvement of personnel from different units and locations contributed to the success of the programme.

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27/09/2026

LAGOS MOVES TO SUSTAIN IntegratE GAINS, STRENGTHEN FAMILY PLANNING
..PCN pledges to sustain three-tier accreditation system for PPMVs
..Stakeholders seek transition from project interventions to system-wide impact

Lagos State Government has called for the institutionalisation of gains from the IntegratE Project, particularly in community-based family planning, referral systems, regulation and private-sector health data management. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oluwatoni Adeyemi, made the call at the project’s dissemination meeting in Lagos, themed, “Sustaining Gains in Family Planning: Lessons from the IntegratE Project for Service Delivery, Referral Systems and Data Management.”

Ogunyemi said successful project interventions should be integrated into existing health systems to ensure continuity beyond project funding. “Our task is to ensure that these lessons do not remain in the project report. We must translate those lessons into systems, translate those systems into practice, and translate that practice into sustainable results,” she said.

Representing the Permanent Secretary, LSMOH, Dr. Dayo Lajide, Dr. Ismail Abdus-Salam said the project demonstrated the role of community pharmacists and PPMVs in expanding access, noting that 412 pharmacists and 491 PPMVs were trained in Lagos. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Mustapha, said over 904 providers were trained and more than 371,000 people reached through the project in Lagos.

At the national level, the Group Director, Society for Family Health Donor-Funded Portfolio, Pharm. Emeka Okafor, said IntegratE trained 5,824 providers across 11 states and reached about 1.6 million women with family planning services, contributing to the prevention of approximately 117,000 unintended pregnancies. He called for stronger referral pathways and integration of private-sector data into health information systems.

The Deputy Director, Family Health, Gates Foundation, Mrs. Rodio Diallo, urged government and the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria to strengthen private-sector data integration, health insurance inclusion and the three-tier accreditation system for PPMVs. The PCN Registrar, Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, described the project’s conclusion as “a relay,” pledging that the Council would carry forward the systems and partnerships developed. Stakeholders called for stronger referrals, continuous training, quality assurance and data integration to sustain the gains beyond the project.

19/09/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YOUR EXCELLENCY, DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE, DR. KADRI OBAFEMI HAMZAT!

The Lagos One Health Family warmly celebrates you on your birthday and appreciates your unwavering support for the health sector, particularly your leadership in advancing immunisation and primary healthcare services across Lagos State.

May Almighty God bless you with good health, wisdom, strength and continued fulfilment.

Happy Birthday, Your Excellency, and many happy returns!

The Lagos State Government Dr. Obafemi Hamzat

18/09/2026

WPSD2026: LAGOS MOVES TO STRENGTHEN PATIENT SAFETY IN NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CARE

…As stakeholders seek stronger regulation, clinical governance and continuity of care

…Patient safety must be built into every stage of care — Ogunyemi

Lagos State has renewed its commitment to strengthening patient safety in the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Speaking at the 2026 World Patient Safety Day organised by HEFAMAA at NECA House, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, said people living with NCDs require care that is safe, effective and consistent throughout their lifetime.

She highlighted the importance of diagnostic and medication safety, effective referrals, continuity of care, clinical governance and patient engagement, noting that “an informed patient is not merely a recipient of healthcare. The patient is a partner in safe care.”

Also speaking, the Chairman, House Committee on Health, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Musbau Aina Lawal, said safe care “does not happen by chance,” urging stronger systems, competent healthcare professionals, reliable medicines and equipment, and meaningful patient participation.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, called for stronger collaboration among regulators, healthcare facilities, professional bodies and providers, stressing that quality and safety must become a shared responsibility.

The Chairman, HEFAMAA Board, Dr. Yemisi Solanke-Koya, said the 2026 World Patient Safety Day commemoration was particularly significant as it coincided with the agency’s 20th anniversary, describing the milestone as an opportunity to reflect on its regulatory journey and the work still required to guarantee safe and quality healthcare in Lagos State.

The Executive Secretary, HEFAMAA, Dr. Victoria Egunjobi, said the agency’s 20-year journey had remained anchored on promoting standards, quality and safety across healthcare facilities in Lagos State. She noted that regulation was not an end in itself but a means of ensuring that patients received care that was safe, effective and delivered with dignity.

Egunjobi said HEFAMAA would continue to pursue a proactive, risk-based and data-driven regulatory system while working with healthcare providers, government institutions, professional bodies, development partners and patients to close safety gaps, strengthen accountability and drive quality improvement. She urged stakeholders to view the anniversary as “a renewed commitment to what comes next,” with patient dignity, respect and compassion remaining central to healthcare delivery.

The keynote speaker, Dr. Ajibola Sanda, identified late detection, medication errors, poor follow-up and communication gaps as major patient-safety risks, while advocating early screening, correct diagnosis, medication reconciliation and continuous patient education.

Representing the World Health Organization State Representative, Dr. Chineye Okafor, the Cluster Supervisor, Dr. Opeyemi Ogundinmu, commended the Lagos State Government and HEFAMAA for their continued efforts to improve healthcare quality and safety. He said NCD patients often faced complex and prolonged care involving multiple providers and therefore remained vulnerable to diagnostic delays, medication errors, fragmented services and other safety risks.

Panel discussions and patient voices further highlighted the importance of patient education, medication safety, digital health records, coordinated care and listening to patients’ experiences.

The event also featured the Special Recognition Awards, honouring individuals and stakeholders who have made notable contributions to healthcare regulation, quality improvement and patient safety as part of HEFAMAA@20.

The awards provided an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of pioneer and former heads of the agency as well as key partners and recognise the commitment of those who have supported HEFAMAA’s journey over the past two decades.

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