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… GIVES SEPTEMBER DEADLINE FOR PRACTITIONERS TO REGISTER  … ACTIVATES INSPECTORATE UNIT FOR MONITORING, COMPLIANCE  Lagos State Government through the State’s Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) has observed with dismay, the rate of flagrant disregard to the prevailing laws guiding the practice of traditional medicine in the State among some illegal operators who are bent on bringing the reputation of traditional …

Mr. Babatunde Sanni Adele has been appointed as the new Registrar of Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, LSTMB, by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. The approval of the Appointment of Prince Adele was contained in a Letter issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola with the reference number: LGS/HOS/178/XI/91b and dated 12th July, 2023. Adele who …

Urges Practitioners To Remain Law-Abiding The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board has disclosed plans to establish a presence in Badagry in order to make its services easily accessible for traditional practitioners within the Division.The Chairman of Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB), Prof. Adebukunola Adefule-Ositelu, made this known during an advocacy and sensitisation programme held at the Badagry Town Hall, …

The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) has started sealing up premises of Traditional Medicine Practitioners for continued violation of rules and regulations guiding the practice in the State. Those affected include Traditional Birth Attendants, Faith-Based Healers and Bone Setters.The exercise, which was carried out in collaboration with the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, affected no fewer than seven practitioners, in Mushin, Somolu and Bariga environs.Speaking during the exercise, the Registrar of the Board, Mr. Olorunkemi …

The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) has taken its advocacy and sensitisation programme for Traditional Medicine Practitioners to Ikorodu Division of the State with a call on the practitioners to obey the laws guiding their practice.Speaking at the one-day event, held at the palace of Ayangburen of Ikorodu, the Chairman of LSTMB, Professor Adebukunola Adefule – Ositelu, said the sensitisation session was designed specifically to create awareness of the need by all traditional medicine practitioners …

… Charges Members On Work Ethics, ProfessionalismIn continuation of its Statewide advocacy and sensitisation programme to ensure professionalism and strict compliance with the rules and regulations guiding traditional medicine practice, the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) on Wednesday, sensitised practitioners in Eti-Osa Local Government on proper conduct and work ethics.Speaking during the sensitisation held at Eti-Osa Local Government Secretariat, …

. Emphasises Need for Continuous Training of Members The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, (LSTMB), has reiterated the need for Traditional Medicine Practitioners to train and re-train their members and other stakeholders in the sector. Speaking at an advocacy and sensitisation programme organised for practitioners in the Ikeja division of the State, the Chairman of the Agency, Professor Adebukunola Adefule-Ositelu, said …

… As Board Celebrates Y2021 African Traditional Medicine DayThe Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised to give necessary support to traditional medicine practice in the State so that the practitioners can continue to support quality healthcare delivery for all residents.Sanwo-Olu, who made the promise in his keynote address at the Y2021 African Traditional Medicine Day celebration held at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, also promised the provision …

The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB), has expressed its readiness to work with the United State Agency for International Development (USAID) to further prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS from affected mothers to their babies.The Chairman of the Board, Professor Adebukonla Adefule-Ositelu, made this known on Thursday when representatives of USAID paid a visit to LSTMB office at Onikan, Lagos. She acknowledged the decision …

In continuation of its advocacy exercise to different parts of the State, the officials of Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB), recently met some traditional medicine practitioners in the ancient town of Badagry to sensitise them about the activities of the Board and the need to standardise their operations in line with the law regulating traditional medicine in the State.Speaking at the event held at the Badagry Townhall, the …