The Global Awareness for Public Safety Foundation (GAPS) has issued a compelling appeal to the Federal Government of Nigeria, urging the reinvigoration and reactivation of public safety institutions. Dr. Chuks Alozie, the Director-General of GAPS, conveyed this message during a…
The Federal Government announced on Monday the development of the National Policy and Implementation Strategy on Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality, aiming to enhance the safety of medical procedures and improve the overall quality of healthcare delivery. This significant announcement…
In the heart of Ketu, Lagos, a once-thriving school-turned-residential building, known as Agboye Estate, has become a harrowing symbol of neglect and danger. The recent partial collapse of this mammoth structure on a somber Sunday afternoon sent shockwaves throughout the…
In observance of World Patient Safety Day 2023, the chosen theme is "Engaging patients for patient safety," underscoring the pivotal role played by patients, their families, and caregivers in advancing the cause of safe healthcare, reducing harm, and averting avoidable…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria is currently at high risk due to diphtheria, as they have reported a staggering 4,717 confirmed cases. This spike in cases occurred between June 30 and August 31, 2023, marking an unusual…
The Morocco earthquake of September 8th, which struck the High Atlas mountain range, approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Marrakesh, has regrettably left a tragic impact in its wake. With a death toll surpassing 2,800 individuals and countless others injured, the…
In an effort to address piracy and maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo, and Niger Republic have jointly initiated "Operation Safe Domain II." This collaborative maritime security program aims to enhance regional prosperity through improved…
Nigeria has scored 70 percent in the just concluded International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Audit Program Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP)- CMA. This is said to be three percent higher than the last audit which occurred in 2016 where…
In the heart of Lagos State, the Idi-Araba community in the Mushin Local Government Area is battling an alarming crisis that threatens the health and well-being of its residents. The situation, characterized by an open canal turned into a dumpsite,…
The Maritime and Offshore Award (The OMIS) is an annual event that honors excellence in the maritime industry. In collaboration with Prime Atlantic Safety Services and Hybrid Group, The OMIS has exciting news for this year's edition: the inclusion of…