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Healthcare: Lagos laments acute manpower gaps, short of 33,000 doctors

Peter AnayoMay 13, 2026

by Peter AnayoMay 13, 20260463

IBRAHIM QUADRI The Lagos State Government has disclosed that the state requires about 40,000 medical doctors to adequately cater for its growing population but currently has only about 7,000 doctors in the system, leaving a deficit of more than 33,000 physicians. The State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, made......

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Lagos unveils 10-year primary healthcare financing plan

Peter AnayoMay 8, 2026

by Peter AnayoMay 8, 20260570

The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board has unveiled a 10-year Primary Healthcare Financing Plan Framework to strengthen funding mechanisms, improve accountability, and ensure sustainable healthcare delivery across the state. In a post obtained from the Lagos State X handle on Thursday, the announcement came at the end of Conference......

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Lagos Senator partners NPA to boost diagnostic care at General Hospital, Odan

Peter AnayoJanuary 8, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 8, 20260241

The Lagos State health sector received a major boost on Thursday as a brand new radiology X-ray machine donated by Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun, in collaboration with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), was officially commissioned at the General Hospital, Odan-Lagos. Speaking at the ceremony, Senator Eshinlokun, who represents Lagos Central......

Lagos commits to life-saving medical services- Sanwo-Olu

Peter AnayoMay 10, 2025

by Peter AnayoMay 10, 20250887

IBRAHIM QUADRI Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to increasing investments in health infrastructure across the State. He reiterated that a focus will be maintained on emergency response, maternal care, and disease prevention to meet the growing needs of the people. The......

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Awareness Walk and Stakeholders/Media Engagement to commemorate Y2025 World Malaria Day organises by Lagos State ministry of health

Peter AnayoApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025

by Peter AnayoApril 25, 2025April 25, 20250993

From L-R… Lagos State Malaria Elimination Programme Manager; Dr. Abimbola Osinowo; Director Disease Control, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Victoria Egunjobi; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oluwatoni Adeyemi; Brand manager Goodknight, Oluwatimilehin Dada and Coordinator Organizations on Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN), Bunmi Tejumola......

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Brain drain: Sanwo-Olu strategizes to address 33,000 shortage of doctors in Lagos

Peter AnayoApril 23, 2025April 24, 2025

by Peter AnayoApril 23, 2025April 24, 202501212

2nd Right: Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, addressing newsmen during a press briefing on 2nd year of the second term in office of the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. IBRAHIM QUADRI Lagos State Government on Wednesday disclosed that it has put measures......

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Handover of Cardio-Renal Centre at Gbagada to contractor held in Lagos

Peter AnayoMarch 27, 2025

by Peter AnayoMarch 27, 20250972

From L-R: Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello; Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi; Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hon. Tolani Sule; Chief Medical Director, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adetokunbo Fabamwo; Director Clinical Service and Training, LASUTH, Prof. Adebowale Adekoya; and General......