Tag: Prof. Akin Abayomi
Lagos activates surveillance, response against Ebola
The Lagos State Government has reassured residents that there is no immediate threat of Ebola Virus Disease in the state…
Lagos targets N100bn Health Funding Gap with fresh Reforms
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a new wave of healthcare financing, workforce and infrastructure reforms aimed at closing a…
Lagos declares war on Malaria as infection rate drops below two Percent
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to eliminate malaria following a dramatic decline in the disease prevalence rate to…
Massive shake-up: Lagos unveils enforcement team for mandatory Health Insurance
Prof. Ogunlesi revealed that Lagos hosts over 46 NHIA-accredited HMOs, 1,800 private facilities, and a ₦100 billion health insurance market,…
Unsafe abortions kill 13% of Lagos mothers – Gynaecologists raise alarm
Prof. Akinola emphasised that while SOGON is not campaigning for indiscriminate abortion, medically indicated, safely performed terminations must be accessible…
Lagos vows action after pregnant woman dies following hospital’s denial of emergency care
According to Abayomi, initial reports indicated that both a traditional birth attendant and a private hospital were involved in the…
Panic in Lagos! 10 confirmed Diphtheria cases, Govt. scrambles for action
Prof. Abayomi painted a grim picture of the outbreak’s trajectory, revealing that cases peaked in the 3rd, 4th, and 10th…
Silent killer at King’s College: Lagos races to stop deadly spread
"This is a crisis we must tackle head-on!" Prof. Abayomi declared grimly, confirming that the outbreak had already claimed a…
Diphtheria Horror: King’s College hit by deadly outbreak, one dead, 14 hospitalised
Despite their efforts, the infection took a devastating turn. The young boy’s heart became inflamed—a deadly complication of diphtheria known…
Lagos declares war on Malaria with digital innovation
Additionally, he said digital diagnostic tools would be widely adopted to ensure precision in malaria testing. The Commissioner emphasized that…
Lagos Health Stakeholders demand diagnostic accuracy as key to Patient Safety
In addition, Abayomi highlighted the increasing use of rapid diagnostic tests and telemedicine, which are revolutionizing healthcare delivery.
Lagos gears up against emerging Mpox threat, focuses on aggressive variant
The Commissioner emphasized the current concern over the Clade 1B variant, which is rapidly spreading across Central Africa, particularly in…
Lagos plans advanced treatments for sickle cell disease
Speaking at the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) National Executive Council Meeting and Scientific Conference in Lagos, Abayomi, represented…
Cholera invades Kirikiri Prison, 25 inmates affected, Lagos reveals cause of outbreak
Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi while giving update of outbreak of cholera in the state added that urgent medical…
Lagos Cholera outbreak: Death toll hits 29, suspected cases soar to 579
Abayomi said the number of deaths rose because majority of the patients afflicted with the ailment presented themselves late to…