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Osun Offers Free Health Insurance to People with Disabilities

Web News 26 July 2024 51 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed the Osun Health Insurance Agency, OSHIA, to commence free enrollment of all Persons Living With Disabilities, PWDs, into the state’s health insurance scheme.  In the same vein, Governor Adeleke approves the Continue Reading

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ACPN Presents Award to Makinde

Web News 25 July 2024 98 0

By Fasilat Lawal Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated the commitment of his administration to improve healthcare delivery for all citizens in the state. Governor Makinde stated this at the opening ceremony of the 43rd Annual International Scientific Conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, tagged Oluyole Continue Reading

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Why You Cannot Afford to Exclude Locust Beans from Meals

Web News 16 July 2024 109 0

Locust Bean (Dawadawa)…………. By Adetutu Adetule Everyone everywhere loves tasty food or soup; hence meals of all kinds, especially soups are made spicy using seasoning. Seasoning, whether contemporary or local, is not wanted in Nigeria. Most Nigerians are, however, used to contemporary varieties of seasoning ingredients. They are, however, missing out on the benefits of Continue Reading

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No single case of Cholera in Oyo State – Commissioner

Web News 5 July 2024 112 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Government has been relentless in its efforts to prevent cholera outbreak in the state, maintaining that no single case of the disease has been recorded so far. Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated this while discussing with journalists in her office.  Dr Ajetunmobi reassured the public that since the […]Continue Reading

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Delta State Increases Upkeep of Leprosy Patients

Web News 1 July 2024 109 0

By Oghenero Eghweree The Delta State Government says the administration has approved an increment in the monthly upkeep stipend for leprosy patients in the state, from May, this year. The Delta State Commissioner for Women Affairs Princess Pat-Ajudua, made this known at a Leprosy Settlement Center in Eku, in the Ethiope East Local Government area […]Continue Reading

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Speaker, House of Representatives Identifies Solutions to Drug Abuse, Illicit Trafficking

Web News 27 June 2024 133 0

By Mosope Kehinde The Speaker, House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abass has urged all relevant stakeholders to join hands with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Dr Abass gave the charge while speaking at the […]Continue Reading

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Drug abuse responsible for most psychiatric cases – Professor Laosebikan

Web News 27 June 2024 163 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The high rate of drug abuse, especially among the youths is responsible for the influx of mentally derailed people in the society. A professor of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine at the University College Teaching Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Victor Laosebikan stated this in a lecture in Ibadan to commemorate this year’s International Day […]Continue Reading

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Osun Govt Denies Cases of Cholera Outbreak

Web News 24 June 2024 119 0

By Folake Oye Osun State Government has assured residents of the state of its commitment to ensure that they are free of Cholera outbreak ravaging some parts of the country. The Special Adviser to the state governor on Health Matters, Doctor Adekunle Akindele gave the assurance in a statement in Osogbo. Doctor Akindeke maintained that […]Continue Reading

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Cholera Outbreak: Lagos Records Six More Deaths

Web News 21 June 2024 132 0

No fewer than 37 deaths have been recorded in the current Cholera outbreak, which has hit 30 states, including Lagos and Ogun. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, in a statement on Thursday by the Director of Public Affairs in the state Ministry of Health, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, said […]Continue Reading

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Cholera Outbreak Claims One, Five Others Hospitalised

Web News 21 June 2024 114 0

  By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Cholera outbreak has claimed one life in Ijebu Igbo area of Ogun State while 5 others have been hospitalized. The outbreak, which reportedly happened early this week , was confirmed to have claimed the life of a 62 year old woman who allegedly contacted the deadly disease while catering for her […]Continue Reading

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We will work to protect right of sickle cell patients – Ogundoyin

Web News 20 June 2024 131 0

By Mosope Kehinde Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin says the assembly will work with other arms of government to pass laws that will protect the rights of Sickle Cell patients and improve their living conditions. Mr Ogundoyin made the promise while speaking at a sensitisation and empowerment programme organized by the […]Continue Reading

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VIDEO: Rising Above Challenges Sickle Cell Poses, Carrier’s Experience

Web News 19 June 2024 388 0

By Adebukola Aluko June 19 is significant for persons with Sickle Cell Anaemia as a date earmarked to share their pains. What does Sickle Cell Anaemia mean for carriers, its trauma and management? Meet Mrs Aduralere Ayinde, a sickle cell carrier, who runs a non governmental organization, NGO, counselling sufferers and educating the public about […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt Spells-Out Precautionary Measures on Cholera

Web News 16 June 2024 167 0

By Olusegun Folarin / Oluwatoyin Adegoke It is important that people take necessary safety measures to prevent outbreak of Cholera especially during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade who gave the advice in statement in Abeokuta, said the step became necessary following the recent […]Continue Reading

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Video: Meet Five Natural ‘Health Workers’

Web News 14 June 2024 339 0

By Simeon Ugbodovon Health challenges are no doubt undesirable as they come with costs often beyond the means of the majority, especially middle or low income earners. Gratuitously, however, there is a level of succour, endowment from God found in nature, which provides raw sources of medication. These are leaves which are commonly available in […]Continue Reading

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NCDC Alerts Nigerians as Lassa Fever Kills 162

Web News 8 June 2024 218 0

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of confirmed Lassa Fever cases have increased significantly resulting in a cumulative 162 deaths in 2024. The agency also urged the public to adhere to recommended safety protocols and to report any symptoms to local health authorities promptly. The NCDC said on Saturday via […]Continue Reading

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Coping with Challenges of Menopause: Part 1

Web News 31 May 2024 237 0

By Adebukola Aluko Do you know what Menopause is? There is more to Menopause than what you think it is. For every beginning, there will surely be an end, so is the life of every individual. Every woman possesses a reproductive organ that is responsible to carry life to a maturation period. The onset of […]Continue Reading

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First Solarized Medical Oxygen Plant Birth in Oyo

Web News 30 May 2024 157 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the first solarized medical oxygen plant in Nigeria and level 2 newborn units, Jericho Specialist Hospital, Ibadan. Governor Makinde also launched the Oyo state strategy for the scale-up of medical oxygen in health facilities.  Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that the  projects were Continue Reading

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Oyo Flags-Off Free Human Papiloma Virus Vaccination

Web News 28 May 2024 172 0

By Fasilat Lawal Vaccinating girls between ages 9 and 14 against the Human Papiloma Virus will help shield them from Cervical cancer. Oyo State First Lady, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde stated this at the Flag off Ceremony of the Human Papilomavirus Virus Vaccination, HPV, in Oyo State held at Saint Paul Anglican Primary School, Iyanbule, Basorun […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Begins HPV vaccines for Girls

Web News 27 May 2024 192 0

By Olawale Asake The Oyo State Government has launched the Human Papilloma virus, HPV, Vaccine and ready to be added into Routine Immunization, targeting girls from ages 9 to 14 across the State. The Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Muideen Olatunji made this known while speaking with Newsmen at the Secretariat, Ibadan. […]Continue Reading

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Do you know that hugging has some health benefits?

Web News 27 May 2024 147 0

By Taiwo Akinola What is the meaning of hug?. Hug can be seen as a way of holding each other by resting head on the shoulder of the other person, which exhibits exchange of pleasantries, consoling a person in distress, encouraging somebody who is doing good in life, among others. It can as well been […]Continue Reading

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One Million Girls for HPV Vaccination in Oyo

Web News 24 May 2024 155 0

By Fasilat Lawal About one million girls between the ages of nine and fourteen will be vaccinated against the Human Papiloma Virus, HPV next week Monday Children’s Day in Oyo State.  The Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Muideen Olatunji, made this known while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan.  Dr Olatunji […]Continue Reading

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Human Papilloma Virus: Misconceptions, Facts

Web News 24 May 2024 139 0

By Moses Morenikeji Does Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine lead to depopulation? Will it encourage promiscuity among girls? Does it have adverse effects? These are among questions addressed at a two day Media Dialogue on “Combating the Most Preventable Form of Deadly Cancer Affecting Women and Girls (HPV) through Vaccination” held in Lagos recently. Addressing […]Continue Reading

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Obstetric Fistula: Experts Warn Against Child Marriage

Web News 23 May 2024 141 0

By Fasilat Lawal Medical Experts have warned against child marriage to avoid suffering from Obstetric Fistula.  The experts gave  the warning to mark this year’s International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in Ibadan.  A Senior Registrar at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Dr Opeyemi Continue Reading

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Ondo Champions of Immunisation, Family Planning, Get Cash, Gift Items

Web News 23 May 2024 119 0

By Bukola Bardi The Ondo State government has celebrated forty women as champions of immunisation and family planning having stuck to the life-saving procedures for a long period of time. The programme was launched in Ifedore and Odigbo Local Government Areas of the state, with twenty women in each of the council area benefiting from […]Continue Reading

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Media vital to vaccination awareness – WHO Oyo Coordinator

Web News 17 May 2024 177 0

By Fasilat Lawal  The media has crucial role to play in ensuring that the public is well informed about the importance of vaccinating children.  Oyo State Coordinator of World Health Organization, WHO, Dr Phillip Zorto stated this at the commemoration of this year’s African Vaccination Week held at Oranyan Primary Health Care Board Ibadan.  Dr Continue Reading