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Nigeria Gets Another Batch of Covid-19 Vaccine

By Web News 25 May 2022 70 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

By Web News 21 May 2022 88 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

By Web News 13 May 2022 90 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

By Web News 11 May 2022 192 0

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 

By Web News 25 February 2022 127 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

By Web News 18 February 2022 244 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

By Web News 8 February 2022 155 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

By Web News 7 February 2022 170 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

By Web News 4 February 2022 175 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

By Web News 4 February 2022 173 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

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Federal Government Intensifies Efforts To Provide Affordable Health Care Services

By Web News 3 February 2022 164 0

The Federal government has disbursed about Twenty eight point seven billion naira Basic Health Care Provision Fund to states and the Federal Capital Territory as part of efforts to enhance Nigerians access to affordable health care services.Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, Professor Nasir Sambo made this known in Abeokuta at the […]Continue Reading

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Morocco Announces Plan to Meet 60% of Africa’s Vaccines Needs

By Web News 1 February 2022 160 0

The kingdom of Morocco has announced its plan to produce sixty percent of the vaccine needs in Africa. At the launch of the vaccines and biotechnology products project in Rabat, King Mohammed the sixth, noted that the project would strengthen the presence of the kingdom in the African continent, as it will be the main […]Continue Reading

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Stigmatization, Discrimination Hampering Fight against Leprosy – Expert

By Web News 29 January 2022 215 0

An Akure-based medical expert, Dr Olufemi Aina says efforts to control leprosy in society is being thwarted by stigmatisation and discrimination against people living with the disease and their families. Dr Aina who is also the Ondo State Programmes Manager for Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Program handed down this position in Akure while speaking […]Continue Reading

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Special Report Checking Suicide among Teenagers

By Web News 27 January 2022 257 0

It is not unusual to hear of suicide by an adult or youth attributed to one cause or the other. However, the phenomenon is also being witnessed among teenagers. In this report, Oluwatumininu Balogun examines why some teens commit suicide and how to prevent its prevalence. According to the World Health Organization 2021 report, more […]Continue Reading

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PWD Seek Easy Accessibility to Public Health Buildings

By Web News 26 January 2022 298 0

The Advocacy Steering Committee of the Disability Inclusion wants the Osun State Government to reconstruct hospitals and office buildings in the Ministry of Health for easy accessibility by Persons with Disability. They made the call during an advocacy meeting with the Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Usamotu in Oshogbo. Correspondent, Funmi Adekoya completes the story. Continue Reading

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FRCN Ibadan Management Pays Courtesy Visit to UCH

By Web News 25 January 2022 179 0

Journalists have been advised to always ensure that the right information is disseminated to the public.  Chief Medical Director University College Hospital, UCH, Professor Jesse Otegbayo represented by Deputy Chairman Medical Advisory Committee on Education and Training, Doctor Oluwatoyin Lawal stated this in Ibadan when the Management of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan led by its Continue Reading

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Covid-19: Oyo Govt. Distributes First Aid Kits to 250 BESDA Learning Centres

By Web News 21 January 2022 215 0

The Oyo State government has distributed COVID-19 first aid kits to some Non-Formal Learning Centres, under the Better Education Service Delivery for All, BESDA, programme, saying this is part of its efforts at ensuring rapid response to emergency situations at its learning centres. Distributing the customised kits to the beneficiaries in Ibadan, today, the Executive […]Continue Reading

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Nigerian Red Cross Society Calls For Humanitarian Service

By Web News 20 January 2022 193 0

Nigerians have been urged to give more support to the humanitarian service of the Red Cross Society. State Chairperson, Nigerian Red Cross Society, Mrs Mojisola Ojo made the call during the annual general meeting of the body held at its headquarters, Onireke Ibadan. Mrs Ojo who appreciated donations to the society by Nigerians, explained that Covid-19 […]Continue Reading

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1,000 to Benefit from Breast Cancer Free Screening in Oyo

By Web News 18 January 2022 191 0

In order to reduce the prevalence of breast cancer, a non-governmental organization, Filling in the Gaps Outreach, FIGS,  is to conduct breast cancer-free screening for one thousand residents of Ajia in Ona Ara local government area of Oyo State. The Chairman, Board of Trustee of FIGS, Engineer Sunday Gbenjo stated this during a congratulatory visit […]Continue Reading

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500 Bed Capacity Psychiatric Hospital to be Completed soon – Lagos Govt.

By Web News 18 January 2022 155 0

Lagos State Government says a Five Hundred Bed Psychiatric Hospital and Rehabilitation centre to care for the mentally disordered individuals in the society will soon be completed in Ketu Ejirin, Local Council Development Area of the state. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known while delivering a keynote address at the […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Government Keeps Surveillance On Councils Over Lassa Fever Outbreak

By Web News 17 January 2022 147 0

Oyo State government has called on residents of the state to remain calm over the reported cases of Lassa Fever in Iwajowa Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bode Ladipo, made this known in a statement issued by the ministry and made available to newsmen in Ibadan. The statement read […]Continue Reading

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We are working on developing local COVID-19 vaccines – Professor Damen

By Web News 16 January 2022 201 0

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria says its members are working towards developing indigenous vaccines against the Novel SARS-COV 2 and other infectious diseases. In a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s Special General meeting, the National President, Professor Garba Damen solicited the federal government’s support for Continue Reading

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Ogun Nurses Demand Justice for Member Assaulted by Doctor

By Web News 12 January 2022 195 0

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, Ogun State Chapter wants the relevant authorities to sanction a medical doctor for allegedly beating up a female nurse in the line of duty.  Chairperson of the Association, Mrs Olufunmilayo Solarin who made the call in a statement in Abeokuta alleged that one Doctor Adeola Olowu […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Flags Off Mass Covid 19 Vaccination

By Web News 21 December 2021 256 0

Oyo state government has flagged off a mass covid 19 vaccination exercise for residence of the state. The flag off ceremony held at Aleshinloye Market, Ibadan, was organized by the ministry of health in collaboration with Breakthrough Action sponsored by USAID. Declaring the exercise opened, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde said the present administration […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Govt. Advises Residents to go for Booster Jabs

By Web News 20 December 2021 230 0

Ogun State Government has advised residents who have completed their first and second doses of Covid-19 Vaccination to go for booster jabs, to break the chain of transmission and increase level of immunity. The Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola who made this known in Abeokuta, during a chat with journalists […]Continue Reading