Lagos State Provides Free Healthcare to Quadruplets

Following a report by PUNCH, Lagos State has offered free healthcare to quadruplets who lost their mother, Chariti Anani, during childbirth complications on April 3, 2026. Anani, a 28-year-old teacher from Cross River State, developed breathing difficulties after delivery.

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) visited the family in Ikotun on Thursday, presenting them with food items, baby supplies, and a cash donation of ₦250,000. The agency enrolled the three surviving babies in the Ilera Eko health insurance program at no cost.

Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, LASHMA's permanent secretary, expressed condolences and emphasized the importance of ensuring the children have access to quality healthcare despite their mother's loss.

Adeyinka Gbemibad, LASHMA's director of public affairs, urged Nigerians to embrace health insurance to avoid devastating medical expenses, noting that the annual cost for individuals is ₦15,000.