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17 Feb 2021
If clustering of people is a key channel in the spread of the coronavirus, social distancing, wearing of facemasks, constant hand washing, and sanitising are therefore important for its control. But in Nigeria, compliance remains a huge concern. So, why are Nigerians not bothered despite the risk of fines and imprisonment for not wearing a mask in public?⁣⁣⁣
3 Feb 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic all over the world is exposing important weaknesses in health systems. Medical oxygen production and delivery have fallen short and Nigeria is not left out. Temie Giwa-Tubosun, Founder/CEO LifeBank on GuardianTalks talks about the oxygen bottleneck and the experience of LifeBank.
19 Jun 2018
LifeBank is a healthcare technology and logistics company based in Lagos, Nigeria. It is a health startup that facilitates the transmission of blood from labs across the country to patients and doctors in hospitals.
19 Jun 2017
Lagos residents respond to the call for voluntary blood donation at the e-centre, Yaba, where Rosabon Financial Services partners with the Lagos state government in a CSR activity on World Blood Donor Day 2017.
14 Jun 2017
Every June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. In Lagos, Nigeria, LifeBank - a tech startup, is recruiting voluntary donors, scheduling donations and making blood available when needed.
16 May 2017
Blood is essential for life. It carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, fights infections, and helps heal wounds.

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