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Osun Receives Kudos for Prioritizing Citizen’s Health

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The Federal government has lauded Osun state government for prioritizing the health of the people of the State. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Mrs. Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire gave the commendation while speaking at the inauguration of Continue Reading

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Lagos Unveils Abortion Policy

Web News 29 June 2022 68 0

The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Health has unveiled a policy document on safe termination of pregnancy. The 40-page policy document, tagged “Lagos State Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy for Legal Indications”, sets out guidelines for safe termination of pregnancy within the ambit of the criminal law of Lagos State. Presenting and […]Continue Reading

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Taraba Begins Mass Testing As 77 Confirmed HIV Positive

Web News 27 June 2022 115 0

Taraba State government has embarked on mass testing for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV, in the state. This was disclosed by the Taraba AIDS Control Agency (TACA) during a weekly review meeting held in Jalingo, the state capital. The agency revealed that the state has 36,396 people who are currently victims of HIV and are […]Continue Reading

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Eschew Drug Abuse – Owoeye

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The need for collective cooperation between stakeholders to address the challenges posed by illicit drug abuse amongst the Youth, has again been stressed. The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye made the call on his Twitter handle to mark this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and illicit Trafficking.  Mr Owoeye stressed […]Continue Reading

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Experts Deliberate on Measures to Address Rising Stroke Cases

Web News 23 June 2022 101 0

Stroke has remained a leading cause of disability, dementia, and death worldwide, particularly in Africa. This was the submission of medical experts at a two-day African Stroke Leaders Summit Ibadan 2022 organized by the African Stroke Organization in partnership with Africa -UK Stroke Partnership project held at Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Continue Reading

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Basic Health Care in Nigeria Requires N1Tn Yearly

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Nigeria requires about one Trillion naira every year for the provision of a basic minimum package of Health Services for its population. Director and Secretary, Basic Health Care Provision Fund, Dr Chris Isokpunwu stated this at the bi-monthly Ministerial briefing of the Ministry of Health in Abuja. Dr. Isokpunwu who said part of the funding […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt Takes Step to Address Sales of Contaminated Meats

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The Ogun State Government has introduced measures to combat illegal veterinary operations and enforce necessary rules to prevent the sales of contaminated meat to the people.  The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Dotun Sorunke who made this known in Abeokuta said the government was concerned about the rise in the number of […]Continue Reading

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Expert Advocates Genotype Compatibility Test Before Marriage

Web News 17 June 2022 112 0

Compatibility tests such as checking of genotype must be taken seriously and carried out before getting married to avoid resultant effects after the wedding.   Founder of a Non-Governmental Organisation on care and support for people living with sickle cell, Professor Adeyinka Falusi stated this at a free medical outreach for sickle cell patients at the Continue Reading

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Health Workers Lament Unpaid Salaries

Web News 14 June 2022 88 0

The healthcare workers under the Ondo State Government have lamented the non-payment of four months’ salary arrears. The State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association and the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, in separate interviews with newsmen, confirmed they received the January 2022 salary barely two weeks ago. The NMA Chairman in the […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Fits Adeoyo Hospital with Renal Dialysis, Diabetes Facilities

Web News 11 June 2022 134 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the Renal Dialysis Unit, High Dependency Unit and the Diabetes Screening and Treatment Centre built inside the Adeoyo State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan. The projects were built and equipped with the support from Global Fund, the Afolabi Family of Kaderu Compound, Ibadan and the Lions Clubs International, […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Residents Advocate Food Safety

Web News 7 June 2022 117 0

Concerned residents of Oyo town want relevant agencies saddled with the responsibility of providing food security to ensure that local food processors comply with hygienic standards. The residents who spoke with Radio Nigeria, particularly those who patronize the cassava processing depot for their food items, expressed reservations over the safety of gaari produced in some Continue Reading

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Nigeria, Spain sign 9 MOU on Security, Others

Web News 1 June 2022 105 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the need for world leaders to come together and strategise on ways to avert the looming food crisis around the world. He made the assertion in Madrid, Spain, at the Royal Palace during an audience with King Felipe VI in continuation of his state visit to the country. The two […]Continue Reading

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Monkey Pox: Desist from bush meat consumption- FG Tells Nigerians

Web News 1 June 2022 189 0

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, on Tuesday, warned Nigerians to desist from consuming bush meat including rodents and others, following official confirmation of Monkey pox in Nigeria by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, gave the warning in a statement signed by […]Continue Reading

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Stakeholders Harp on Menstrual Hygiene for Girls

Web News 31 May 2022 143 0

Parents should never shy away from discussing sexual education with their children especially the girls as they are the most vulnerable ones. Deputy Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Dr Olukemi Owolabi stated this at a day workshop organized for female Secondary Schools Students by Radio Nigeria, Ibadan National in Ibadan. The workshop on Menstrual Hygiene […]Continue Reading

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Monkeypox: NCDC Confirms 66 Suspected Cases, One Death

Web News 29 May 2022 516 0

The monkeypox situation report released on Sunday by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control revealed that no fewer than 66 suspected cases of monkeypox disease have been reported in Nigeria. The agency also noted that while 21 had been confirmed, only a single death had been reported. Report says, monkeypox is a rare disease caused […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria Gets Another Batch of Covid-19 Vaccine

Web News 25 May 2022 108 0

Nigeria has received another batch of four million from the Spanish European Union members.         The donation was made today to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA in Abuja.         The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Samuella Isopi said the donation was a testament of Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt Suspends 2 Health Workers over Diversion of Patient

Web News 21 May 2022 125 0

The chairman of the Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Gbola Adetunji, has announced the suspension of a Medical Officer and a Nursing officer discovered to have been involved in unprofessional conduct.The two officials were suspended after a meeting of the Management in Ibadan following their diversion of a patient to a private facility for […]Continue Reading

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Stakeholder Advocates Environmental Hygiene, Insecticide Treated Net for Curbing Malaria

Web News 13 May 2022 119 0

It is achievable to have a malaria-free society if Nigerians adhere to safety precautions against the spread of the scourge. Primary Health Care Coordinator, Oluyole local government, Mrs Adebola Adelakun made this known during a day sensitization outreach held in some communities under the local government area. Mrs Adelakun who said total eradication of malaria […]Continue Reading

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Lagos, Adamawa lead as NCDC confirms 15 Monkeypox Cases

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Lagos and Adamawa states have the highest figures of three each as Nigeria recorded 15 confirmed cases of monkeypox in seven states between January 1 and April 30, 2022. The confirmed cases were from the 46 suspected cases recorded during the period. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed this in its latest Monkeypox situation […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Receives Over Three Hundred Thousand Doses Of Johnson And Johnson Vaccine 

Web News 25 February 2022 161 0

Ogun state government has received over three hundred thousand single dose of Johnson and Johnson Covid 19 vaccine to strengthen the fight against the deadly virus in the state.Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker announced this in Abeokuta while speaking with Journalists on the update on Covid 19 vaccination in the state.Dr Coker explained that […]Continue Reading

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NHIS Gives Corps Members Medical Cover

Web News 18 February 2022 387 0

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) says it has concluded plans to provide health/medical care cover for serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) corps members in Osun. The Director of NHIS, Osun Office, Mr Hamed Yahaya made this known at the Osogbo Township Stadium,during the NHIS enrollment sensitisation exercise organised for corps members serving Continue Reading

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OGHA Advocates Enrolment into Health Insurance Scheme

Web News 8 February 2022 174 0

Ogun State house of Assembly has called for increased advocacy and sponsorship from elected officials and public office holders to enrol more residents of the state in the just-launched State Health Insurance Scheme.  Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, who made the call while responding to the appeal of a member representing Yewa North 1 […]Continue Reading

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Child Rights Campaigner Condemns Female Genital Mutilation

Web News 7 February 2022 192 0

Female genital mutilation, FGM, has been described as an harmful practice that do not meet the present cultural realities. Executive director, Onelife Initiative for human development, Mr Sola Fagorusi made this known while featuring on straight talk, an interview programme on premier FM. Mr Fagorusi explained that since there is no medical guidelines of conducting […]Continue Reading

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World Cancer Day: Government Must Commit Better Resources To Cancer Treatment – Dr Omonisi

Web News 4 February 2022 224 0

A medical expert, Dr Abidemi Omonisi has called on government and leaders to commit adequate resources to reduce cancer deaths and provide a better quality of life for patients and survivors. In a statement to commemorate the 2022 World Cancer Day with the theme: “Close the Care Gap” Dr Omonisi explained that such steps are […]Continue Reading

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World Cancer Day: Beneficiaries Appraise Organisers For Free Screening In Ibadan

Web News 4 February 2022 197 0

The World health organization has rated cervical cancer the second killing cancer after breast cancer. An officer in charge, service delivery of Planned Parenthood Federation, Southwest zone,  Miss Oreoluwa Ashley  said this at the free cancer screening in Ibadan to mark  World Cancer Day. She explained that, cancer in any form could be curable if […]Continue Reading