Anambra First Lady Donates First Aid Boxes To Promote Healthy, Safety In Anambra Schools

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March 2, 2024

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Anambra First Lady Donates First Aid Boxes To Promote Healthy, Safety In Anambra Schools—-Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has distributed 326 fully equipped First Aid boxes to promote the study of life-saving skills, health and safety in primary schools in the state.

Soludo distributed the boxes at the launch of Healthy Living Clubs in primary schools as well as the inauguration of Teacher Ambassadors, at the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), Awka.

Addressing the teachers, Soludo said the healthy living clubs were important at the primary school level as the pupils were still at their formative stages of life and could easily imbibe the culture of healthy living.

“Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo is a product of deep passion. What we want to achieve is a culture of health consciousness, a mindset of positive change and safety of our children.

“Being conscious of one’s body is the first step to achieving the right health. If you feed and treat your body well, it gives you wellness. If you feed and treat it badly, it gives you sickness.

“That is the ideology we want to instil in the minds of our children. Healthy living clubs are designed to give every child a platform to learn life-saving skills, stay healthy and succeed in life.

“If we catch them young with respect to healthy living, then the society will be full of healthy adults and youths who are ready to contribute to the welfare and development of the society,” she said.

Soludo urged the teachers to groom and guide the students on the routines for healthy, sound and happy lives to build an army of healthy living enthusiasts.

She also opened the Healthy Living Garden Competition, to be held every term among students across all the schools.

“This competition is to encourage farming among our students. They are to have gardens with pure organic crops within their school premises and homes; and winners will be rewarded,” she said.

In her remarks, Dr Vera Nwadinobi, Executive Chairman, ASUBEB, said the teacher ambassadors who would run the clubs had been trained to champion healthy living habits in primary schools.

According to her, the best way to make sure students learn a healthy habit is to be a good role model.

Nwadinobi thanked the Governor’s Wife for her efforts in promoting good nutrition, environmental cleanliness, sound morals, basic life skills, safety and a healthy living revolution in the society.

Mr Francis Diken, from the Red Cross Society, trained the teachers on basic life support skills and administration of first aid treatment.

He said Teachers and students need to be First Aiders. They can apply this skills in the schools, homes and society to save lives,” he said.

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Sri Lanka on Alert as Nipah Virus Cases Emerge in Eastern India

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January 27, 2026

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Sri Lanka on Alert as Nipah Virus Cases Emerge in Eastern India—-Sri Lanka has stepped up monitoring measures following reports of a Nipah virus cluster in India’s eastern state of West Bengal.

Health authorities across parts of Asia have also heightened vigilance over the emerging situation, the Daily Mirror reported.

Health officials said Sri Lanka is tracking developments at the regional level and remains in contact with international health monitoring systems.

While no cases have been reported locally, authorities have indicated that preparedness measures are in place should the situation evolve.

The alert follows confirmation by Indian authorities of at least five Nipah virus infections in West Bengal, including cases among healthcare workers.

The development has prompted several countries in the region to strengthen preventive measures, particularly at international airports.

Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease transmitted between animals and humans and, in some instances, through human-to-human contact.

It is classified as a priority pathogen by the World Health Organisation due to its epidemic potential and the severity of illness it can cause. Past outbreaks of the Nipah virus have been associated with high fatality rates, ranging from 40 per cent to 75 per cent. (Xinhua/NAN)

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EL-LAB Limited Marks 2025 World Quality Week With innovation

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November 10, 2025

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EL-LAB Limited Marks 2025 World Quality Week With innovation

EL-LAB Medical Diagnostics and Research Centre, Nigeria’s leading ISO-certified diagnostic centre, today announced its dedication to global quality standards, marking World Quality Week 2025 with the theme “Quality: Think differently” and highlighting its ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.

The centre, which was established in 1998 (27 years ago), has provided advanced medical testing services across Lagos State and continues to contribute significantly to the development of the Nigerian health sector.

Quality: The Silent Foundation of Clinical Decisions

In a statement issued by the company, Mrs. Blessing Nwakobi, Quality Assurance Manager, emphasized that Quality Assurance is the cornerstone of reliable medical diagnosis.

“In healthcare, laboratories are the silent foundation of clinical decisions. Most medical diagnoses rely on accurate laboratory results, thereby making Quality Assurance fundamental to patient safety and clinical excellence,” Mrs. Nwakobi stated

Through the successful transition to the ISO 15189:2022 standard—the highest international benchmark for medical laboratories—EL-LAB demonstrates its unwavering commitment to excellence, impartiality, and safety. This accreditation ensures that the centre’s quality management system is not merely compliant, but a living culture of competence and continual improvement.

The system is strategically built on principles including:

Patient Centred Services
Risk-Based Thinking
Continuous Improvement

· Staff engagement, Competence and Training

This risk-based approach ensures that all activities which pose a risk to patients are managed proactively, assuring the best possible outcomes across the entire testing process

The robust quality management strategy integrates comprehensive mechanisms to guarantee the integrity of every result. Quality assurance at EL-LAB involves the strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), vigorous Internal Quality Control (IQC) checks, and mandatory validation via External Quality Assessment (EQA).

These programs ensure that every test result is accurate, reproducible, reliable, and comparable with global benchmarks, reinforcing reliability and building public trust in every report issued by the laboratory.

Addressing the 2025 Quality Week theme, “Quality: Think differently,” EL-LAB’s leadership urged healthcare professionals to challenge traditional quality approaches.

“We believe thinking differently about quality begins with one powerful shift: seeing quality not as an act, but as an attitude”. “Quality is what we do when no one is watching and it shows in how we treat our patients, our colleagues, and our work. The ISO 15189:2022 accreditation is a reminder that quality is not a destination, but a journey of continuous improvement.”

EL-LAB invites all partners, colleagues, and stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem to join them in thinking differently, noting that the future of diagnostic excellence depends on embracing change today.

About EL-LAB Medical Diagnostics and Research Centre

Established in 1998, EL-LAB Medical Diagnostics and Research Centre is a leading ISO-certified medical laboratory providing advanced, reliable, and comprehensive diagnostic services across Nigeria. Dedicated to clinical excellence and patient safety, EL-LAB leverages state-of-the-art technology and a highly competent workforce to deliver results that form the trusted foundation of patient care.

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