Health

We remain committed to safeguarding the health of citizens – Gov. Oyetola

By Web News 832

Osun State governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of the citizens.

Speaking at the flag-off of the 2020 long-lasting insecticide-treated nets distribution campaign, Governor Oyetola, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji said the development agenda of his administration was anchored on the people.

The governor stressed the importance of using the insecticide-treated nets in the fight against malaria, noting that the government would support every effort to ensure its distribution and correct use.

In a remark, the Director of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health, Mrs Umo Ene-Obong thanked the government of the state for its commitment and efforts to improve the health of the people.

Mrs Ene-Obong appealed to traditional and religious leaders to promote a sustainable net culture against malaria in their communities.

Also speaking, Osun State Commissioner for Health, Doctor Isamotu Rafiu commended federal Ministry of Health and other partners for their contributions towards making distribution of long lasting insecticidal nets.

Doctor Isamotu enjoined the people to take full advantage of the insecticidal nets by using it for the purpose it was intended.

It will be recalled that the Federal Government of Nigeria and its Roll Back Malaria partners had, last month, donated about 3.2 million Insecticide-treated nets to Osun State.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Health

FG to Distribute Oxygen Concentrator, Ventilators Nationwide

By Web News 893 2 

 The Federal Ministry of Health is to distribute Oxygen Concentrators and ventilators to various health institutions in the country to improve chances of survival for patients with underlining ailments against the COVID-19.

 The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire stated this at the PTF briefing in Abuja. 

 He said the aim is to enable patients with respiratory distress to be able to access Oxygen therapy till they are referred to treatment centers when they test positive.

Dr Ehanire re-iterated the efforts of the Ministry to work with officials of State Governments to sustain sample collections and response activities with emphasis on surveillance and treatment to drive containment.

   The Minister of Health used the opportunity to renew the call on the Joint Health Sector Union, JOHESU, to call off their ongoing strike for the greater good of the nation.

Kutara

Health

Ogun Health Workers Commence Use of Protective Glass Box

By Web News 867

Health workers at the Ogun State COVID-19 Testing Centres have commenced the use of protective glass box instead of the usual disposable Personal Protective Equipment, PPEs, while collecting samples for screening. 

The State Ministry of Health, had recently announced that the unique Protective Glass Box was more reliable against infection compared with the PPE which could expose the user to risk at the point of removal. 

The Ministry said in a statement in Abeokuta that health workers operating behind the glass box only had to extend their arms through the built-in hand gloves compartment to take samples of persons at the other side of the box. 

It noted that trained hygienists would ensure the disinfection of hand gloves compartment after each use to enhance the safety of health officers collecting samples for screening. 

The statement indicated that a number of suspected patients who presented themselves for testing at the centre on reasonable grounds were given their results promptly. 

It added that a state government delegation led by the Deputy Governor, Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedele and the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker had recently visited the newly unveiled Walk-in and Drive-through Testing Centre at the Ijamido Town Hall, Ota for assessment.

Oluremi Olugbenro

Lifestyle

Oyo PFN Donates PPE to Covid-19 Task force

By Web News 1272

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Oyo State Chapter, has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for frontline health workers in the state to the Oyo COVID-19 Task Force, in appreciation of the tireless efforts being exerted to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state.

The PFN led by its state chairman, Reverend Samson Ajetomobi, presented the Personal Protective Equipment comprising of N95 respirators and TYVEK suits to the task force at the parking lot of the Oyo State Ministry of Health.

Oyo PFN Chairman, Reverend Samson Ajetomobi (l) with Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr. A.M Ayoola (r), during the presentation

Speaking during the presentation, Reverend Ajetomobi said while the PFN prays that God in his mercies will deliver the state and the nation from the pandemic, it is also important that every individual play their part in putting an end to the pandemic.

He lauded the task force for its efforts to ensure that the virus is curtailed in the state, he urged the people to abide by the standard regulations put in place to ensure the COVID-19 wave blows over quickly, adding that the earlier everyone plays a part, the faster the disease will be defeated.

Reverend Ajetomobi further urged well-meaning people and organisations in the state to do what they can to assist the task force in its activities and also spread the love at this period so that every member of the society can have an easier time while the COVID-19 battle lasts.

“It is our belief that organisations and individuals need to collaborate with the government for this battle to be quickly won. We need to help with our substance and our obedience so that the work of the task force will be easier. This is the time to come together and work towards combating this scourge; we need to be our brother’s keeper at this time and show love for mankind.

Most importantly, while we pray, let us also follow laid down guidelines of hygiene and maintain social distancing. Do not go wherever is not necessary at this period, it is a sacrifice we all have to make to save our world,” Rev. Ajetomobi stated, reiterating that the PFN will continue to support the government in the fight against the pandemic and in the service to humanity.

While receiving the items on behalf of the government, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr A. M Ayoola, commended the PFN for the donation which he promised would be used judiciously in the fight against coronavirus and in service to humanity. Dr Ayoola reiterated government’s determination to ensure that the pandemic is brought to its knees before it ravages the state.

Niyi Dahunsi