Health

Oyo Govt. Alerts Residents Against Cholera Outbreak

By Web News 665

The Oyo State government on Friday has intimated residents and citizens of the State on the dangers of cholera outbreak, urging them to prioritise preventive measures.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Ayoola Adebisi, disclosed this during a Press briefing with Media men in Ibadan.

This came at the heels of outbreak of cholera in some parts of the state-Ido, Akinyele and Irepo.

While Dr. Adebisi reassured the populace of Oyo State Government’s effective preparedness for the prevention of cholera outbreak, he pleaded with them to own their actions, by ensuring that they maintain hygienic practices.

The Permanent Secretary explained that cholera, is a water-borne disease that thrives in unhygienic conditions and is fuelled by practices such as eating or drinking of contaminated food or water.

He appealed to residents to ensure the use toilet facilities and avoid polluted water, large gathering of people or contact with persons with cholera.

He explained that Disease Surveillance officers in all 33 LGAs have been put on alert to institute preventive measures in their respective domains.

Furthermore, he said health professionals in public and private hospitals have been placed on alert, to promptly respond to outbreak of cholera in event of any occurrence.

Dr. ‘Bunmi Babalola, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.

Economy

Osun Approves 708 Million Naira For Pensioners

By Web News 822

The governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the release of Seven Hundred and Eight Million Naira, 708,000,000 to offset pension arrears of retired officers of Osun State civil service.

In a press release signed by the Head of Service, Mr Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade, the sum of Five Hundred and Eight Million Naira of the total sum was approved to pay the pensions of retired civil servants while one hundred and fifty million Naira was approved to pay retirees under the contributory pensions scheme based on merit.

According to the release, additional fifty Million Naira was approved for the part payment of the gratuities of retired officers under the old pensions scheme.

The release says the list of beneficiaries selected on merit has been pasted on the notice boards of the Ministry of Information and Civic Orientation, the State’s Pension Bureau, and the Office of the Head of Service.

It is also stated that payment of the approved funds will commence Thursday, 5th November 2020.

Adenitan Akinola