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Oyetola Inaugurates Maternity Centre

Web News 26 November 2022 148 0

Accessible Health care facilities would help reduce Maternal and Child mortality rate among people in remote communities.  Osun State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola stated this shortly after the inauguration of a three bedroom maternity center in Irewolede/Olomilagbala Community, constructed by Continue Reading

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122M Nigerians Suffer from Neglected Tropical Diseases

Web News 22 November 2022 253 0

National Coordinator, Neglected Tropical Disease,(NTD) Elimination  Program, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Nsebong Akpan said the federal government is collaborating with the Christian Blind Mission, CBM to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases. NTDs are found in several countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. NTDs are especially common in tropical areas or Continue Reading

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Covid-19: No reason to be scared of vaccination – Expert

Web News 19 November 2022 411 0

An expert in Reproductive and Family Health, Mrs Abiola Adefolaju has advised Nigerians to take the complete dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Mrs Adefolaju stated this in Ibadan at a forum for stakeholders on Covid-19. She noted that avoiding taking the Covid-19 vaccine due to fear of adverse reactions was improper as the vaccine was […]Continue Reading

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1.6 million children at risk of Schistosomiasis – FG

Web News 18 November 2022 231 0

About one point six million school-age children in 26 Local Governments in Oyo State are at risk of endemic diseases of Schistosomiasis. National Coordinator of the NTDs, Dr Ńṣe Akpan stated this at the Flag off of the deworming exercise for beneficiaries of National Home Grown School Feeding programme held at IDC  primary School, Gbagi, Ibadan. […]Continue Reading

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Expert Advises Nigerians on Regular Check-Ups for Blood Sugar

Web News 14 November 2022 222 0

Nigerians have been enjoined to go for regular medical check-ups to know their blood sugar level in order to prevent diabetes. A medical doctor, Williams Afolabi gave the advice while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ado-Ekiti on the commemoration of World Diabetes Day. Dr Afolabi said anyone with frequent urination, abnormal thirst and hunger, boils […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Flags-off Immunization Exercise

Web News 3 November 2022 248 0

Oyo State government has called on parents and guardians to ensure their children are immunized against measles for healthy living. The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Adebayo Lawal made the call during the flag-off of immunization against measles at Oniyanrin primary Health care Inalende, Ibadan. Mr Lawal who identified the benefits of immunization to […]Continue Reading

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Video: Easing Back Pain with Exercises

Web News 27 October 2022 116 0

It is not unusual to hear people, not just the elderly, complain of back pain at one time or the other. As people age, the structures of the human spine such as the joints, discs and ligaments, get stiffer. Quite a number of factors account for back pain, this might be a result of simple […]Continue Reading

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NGO Distributes Sanitary Pads to School Girls

Web News 27 October 2022 219 0

One hundred and twenty school girls have benefited from the sanitary pad scholarship scheme of the Sanitary Pad Media Campaign in Ibadan The event organized in conjunction with the National Museum of Unity, Alalubosa, Ibadan to commemorate this year’s International Day of the Girl child drew excitement from the participants. The girls drawn from 12 […]Continue Reading

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UNIOSUN teaching hospital will serve as training ground – Osun Speaker

Web News 27 October 2022 209 0

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye says the newly Osun State University Teaching Hospital (UTH)  would serve as a training ground for students and other medical services. Mr. Owoeye stated this at the plenary of the State House of Assembly complex, Osogbo. The Speaker noted that the teaching hospital would provide […]Continue Reading

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Mental Disorder Bill Scales First Reading in Oyo Assembly

Web News 24 October 2022 221 0

… It Was Promise Kept – Oyo Speaker  The Oyo State House of Assembly has taken the first reading of the Oyo State Mental Health Service Bill, 2022. The bill jointly sponsored by the Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, Deputy Speaker, Hon Muhammad Fadeyi, Majority Leader, Hon Sanjo Adedoyin, Minority Leader, Hon Asimiyu Alarape and Hon […]Continue Reading

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Insecurity, major cause of malnutrition — UNICEF

Web News 24 October 2022 194 0

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says insecurity is one of the major factors fueling malnutrition in Nigeria. UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, Mrs. Ngozi Onuora, who raised the concern during a ”Community of Practice” workshop, said with over 17 million malnutrition burden, Nigeria ranked the highest in Africa and  faced the prospect of not meeting the […]Continue Reading

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WHO Decries Stagnation of COVID-19 Vaccination in Africa

Web News 22 October 2022 203 0

The World Health Organisation says COVID-19 vaccination coverage has stagnated in half of the African countries. WHO said the number of doses administered monthly in Africa declined by over 50 percent between July and September. It, however, noted that while Africa is far from reaching the year-end global target of vaccinating 70 percent of the […]Continue Reading

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Ensure adequate inclusion of iodine in your diet – NGO

Web News 21 October 2022 284 0

Nigerians have been advised to include iodine in their meals, especially pregnant women. State Coordinator, Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Oyo State, Pastor Olusegun Adio stated this in Ibadan. Speaking on the theme, “Thyroid and Communication”, Pastor Adio explained that although iodine is one of the minerals that are required in small quantities in foods […]Continue Reading

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Acquaintance with Health Insurance Act 2022 imperative- Stakeholders

Web News 21 October 2022 213 0

With the signing into law of the National Health Insurance Act 2022 on May 19, 2022, there is a need for stakeholders to get acquainted with what is obtainable in the new Act in order to make healthcare services available to everyone. This formed the premise of a stakeholders’ forum organized by NHIA in Akure Ondo […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Governor’s Wife Sensitises Girls on Menstrual Hygiene

Web News 21 October 2022 190 0

Girls of puberty age have been advised to maintain consistent personal hygiene, especially during their monthly cycle. Wife of the governor of Oyo State, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde stated this at the programme tagged ‘A Day with girls in Oyo State: World Menstrual Hygiene Day’ organized for female students drawn from all Secondary schools across the […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt Postpones Scheduled Measles Immunization Programme

Web News 20 October 2022 360 0

Oyo State government says it has postponed the commencement of the measles vaccination scheduled to begin on Thursday, 20th October till next week Thursday 27th of October for effective health care delivery. Ibadan North West Local Government Immunization Officer, Mr Adedamola Adeniran stated this in Ibadan. Mr Adeniran who explained that measles immunization was essential Continue Reading

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December 8th is National Blood Donor Day – NBSC

Web News 20 October 2022 236 0

To ensure an adequate supply of blood to the nation’s health facility, the federal government has declared December 8th as Nigeria’s National Blood Donor Day. Reacting to this, the Acting Zonal Director, National Blood Service Commission, NBSC, South West Zonal Center, Ibadan, Dr Oladapo Aworanti said the step was to increase the act of voluntary blood donation Continue Reading

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Video: Expert Gives Perfect Conditions for Falling Asleep Quicker

Web News 19 October 2022 198 0

Good sleep makes the body healthy and fit. The absence of good sleep is the tipping point for a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders are conditions that impair your sleep or prevent you from getting restful sleep and, as a result, can cause daytime sleepiness and other symptoms. Everyone can experience problems with sleep from time […]Continue Reading

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Is Having Cancer a Death Sentence?

Web News 19 October 2022 124 0

The mention of it sends cold shivers down the spine but is it a death sentence? Find out in Midweek cruise which examined an agelong disease called Cancer Watch via https://fb.watch/gfwgnbbw7Y/Continue Reading

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5 hours of night sleep may cut over-50s’ health issues – Researcher

Web News 19 October 2022 165 0

At least five hours of sleep a night may cut the over-50s’ chances of multiple chronic health problems, researchers say. Ill health can disrupt sleep – but poor sleep may also be a forewarning or a risk itself, they say. There is evidence sleep helps restore rest and rejuvenate the body and mind – but […]Continue Reading

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40% of expectant mothers patronise Quacks- Health Commissioner

Web News 17 October 2022 148 0

The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker says new data has indicated 40% of expectant mothers in the state choose to visit Traditional Birth Attendances (TBAs) for delivery, which may be having an impact on the outcome for both mother and child.  The commissioner while responding to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS […]Continue Reading

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NOA, UNICEF Engage Journalists in Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey

Web News 14 October 2022 262 0

Over 70 Journalists across the Southwest states of Nigeria are participating in a media dialogue on the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, MICS 6, in Ibadan, Oyo State.  The two-day discourse, which kicked off on Thursday, was put together by the National Orientation Agency, Lagos Directorate in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF. The Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt Takes Eye Screening to Motor Parks

Web News 14 October 2022 292 0

As part of activities marking the 2022 World Sight Day, the Ogun Primary Health Care Development Board in conjunction with the State Committee on Eye Health has conducted free eye screening for motorists and drivers in various parks and garages across the State. Speaking on the theme for the year, “Love your Eye, Save Lives” […]Continue Reading

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Eye Foundation to Release Free Vision Health Detective App

Web News 13 October 2022 265 0

As part of measures to increase access to eye care, Center for Eye Health and Innovation of the Eleta Eye Institute is set to release a free Vision Health Detective App. In an interview with Radio Nigeria, Chairman, Eleta Eye Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization, Dr Oluwagboyega Ajayi explained that the initiative was in collaboration with […]Continue Reading

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Mental Health: Experts Warn against Substance Abuse

Web News 10 October 2022 184 0

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate 2022 Mental Health Day, experts in mental health care want Nigerians to desist from stigmatizing mental patients. The experts stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria on increasing cases of mental health challenges among Nigerian youths. Speaking on the day, two clinical psychologists at the […]Continue Reading