Health

Medical Expert Seeks Aggressive Campaign on Lassa Fever

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By Nafiu Busari Oyo State has recorded five deaths from 25 confirmed cases and 121 suspected cases of Lassa fever infection between January 2022 and January 5th, 2023. Director, Primary Health Care, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr Bunmi Ayinde stated this at a 4-day review meeting and planning Continue Reading

Health

Key Actors Want Action on Bane of Good Nutrition

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Addressing poverty, insecurity and economic challenges will enhance good nutrition nationwide, especially among women and children. This was the submission of Stakeholders at a programme on Advocacy, Orientation and Consultative with High-Level Nutrition State Actors on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition Programme Coordination and Implementation. The event was held Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Govt Partners NGO on Malaria Prevention Campaign

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In an effort to raise more awareness against the scourge of malaria in Oyo state a United States Agency, Breakthrough Action Nigeria in partnership with Oyo state ministry of health has taken campaign to schools. The campaign which was organized in form of interschool essay competition was aimed at promoting the practise of positive malaria […]Continue Reading

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Cholera: Oyo Govt. Puts Disease Surveillance Officers On Red Alert

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Oyo State government has put the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers in all the 33 local governments on red alert to institute preventive measures and sensitize health workers to promptly respond to outbreak of cholera in the event of any occurrence. The Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Ayoola Adebisi stated this while addressing […]Continue Reading

Environment

Fire Guts Oyo Ministry of Health’s Ambulance

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An ambulance belonging to Oyo State Ministry of Health was gutted by fire on yesterday evening directly beside the Central Bank of Nigeria, Ibadan Branch at Dugbe. Radio Nigeria correspondent, who was at the scene of the incident, reports that the driver of the vehicle discovered the engine was malfunctioning and stopped on the spot […]Continue Reading