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In another setback for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Supreme Court nullifies October 5, 2024 Rivers local government election

Rivers govt shuts three hospitals for quackery

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Two of the health facilities are St. Charles Surgery in Akiama Community and Ndukwe Clinic on Macaulay Street in Bonny…
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw wants more PHCs in Bauch

Kate Henshaw monitors immunization in Bauchi, gives verdict

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking at a news conference on the sideline of her field trip with UNICEF ‘D’ Field Office in Bauchi, Henshaw…
Kano PHIMA seals Sassauka Clinic and Diagnosis Centre, Rimin Kebe, over violation of laws, rules and regulations of the agency.

Kano agency seals private hospital for violating laws

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Director General of the PHIMA, Prof. Salisu Ahmad Ibrahim, who supervised the closure ot the. Clinic, maintained that it…
Cholera outbreak in Nigeria soars by 128%, Lagos hardest hit

Strange illness claims 8 lives in Sokoto, 208 cases identified – NCDC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

NCDC Centre manager in Sokoto, Dr Ibrahim Usman revealed this in the presentation he made at an interactive session with…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara launches Contributory Health Insurance Scheme in Rivers to offer protection against healthcare costs

Fubara launches health insurance contributory scheme

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Governor, who became the first to be enrolled on the scheme and followed by his Deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu,…
health

In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the…
Cholera outbreak in Nigeria soars by 128%, Lagos hardest hit

Mysterious illness claims 4 lives in Sokoto, NCDC investigates

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Already, the NCDC has deployed a National Rapid Response Team (NRRT), to collaborate with the State Ministry of Health to…
In another setback for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Supreme Court nullifies October 5, 2024 Rivers local government election

Fubara reveals plan to make Rivers hub for medical tourism

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Fubara said: "We are proud of our modest achievements in the health sector, particularly in the construction of primary healthcare…
Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

Lagos govt docks 2 doctors over death of patient

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The State Counsel, Mr Olalekan Azeez told the court that the two doctors unlawfully caused the death of Ugorobi by…
Authorities of Minjibir LGA Kano confirm four children dead, 28 others infected in fresh diphtheria outbreak in communities in the council.

Kano: 4 children dead, 28 others infected in fresh diptheria outbreak

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Interim Management Officer of the local government, Muhammad Yakubu Kunya, has called on the authorities and stakeholders to immediately…
UNICEF staff donate hospital equipment to Chiranchi Primary Healthcare Centre in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano state.

UNICEF staff association donates equipment to Kano health centre

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The staff of UNICEF Kano Field Office made contributions from their private pockets to purchase these equipments being donated today,…
Lagos vows to fight quackery in health sector, jaw-jaw with stakeholders

Lagos vows to fight quackery in health sector, jaw-jaw with stakeholders

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ogunyemi said the government could not afford to overlook or underestimate the detrimental impact of unqualified individuals practicing medicine without…
Address the nation to calm frayed nerves, CAPPA Tells Tinubu

Tinubu upgrades Federal College of Dental Technology to University

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

By Kazeem Ugbodaga President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu,…
Sacked workers of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTHC) protest against plan to examinations for their reengagement.

Sacked OAUTHC workers protest against ‘re-employment’ test

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Federal Government had ordered the sack of more than 1500 workers of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, (OAUTHC),…
Residents of Edo State benefit from a free medical outreach organized by O5 Foundation of wife of ex- Delta State governor Edith Okowa.

Ex-Delta First Lady Edith Okowa takes medical outreach to Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

It marks the 48th free medical outreach organized by the O5 Foundation and Restore Sight Initiative, a demonstration of their…
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara orders complete rehabilitation, expansion of Psychiatric Hospital in Rumuigbo, Obio Akpor LG of Rivers State.

Fubara orders rehabilitation, expansion of Psychiatric Hospital

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According an account by Boniface Onyedi SSA to the Governor on Media, Fubara gave the directive when he inspected work…

Fubara approves recruitment of 500 workers, mass promotion in health sector

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Governor Fubara gave the approval during an interactive meeting he had with the newly appointed members of the Rivers State…
Oyo govt disowns N20,000 Ramadan Support Fund approved by Gov. Seyi Makinde for residents of the state as being peddled on social media.

Health workers begin 7-day warning strike in Oyo

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Unit Chairman of the union, Mr Olanrewaju Ajani, said the warning strike was sequel to an ultimatum given to…
No need for protest in Lagos - Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu’s promise of free antenatal, delivery services a mirage – Lagos residents

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Sanwo-Olu during a media chat on Feb. 22 promised that child delivery, including caesarean section, will be free at Lagos…
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate unveils agenda and achievements of Tinubu's administration in health sector.

Pate unveils Tinubu’s strides, agenda for health sector

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

As noted by Pate, President Bola Tinubu's administration had late last year indicated that the Health and Social well-being of…
health

We will take drastic actions against non-performing CMDs — Pate

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to him, the focus of the CMDs should be on providing healthcare services to Nigerians in a respectable manner…
Lassa Fever

Lassa fever kills 14 in Ebonyi

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Christian Ogbonnna The Ebonyi State Ministry of Health on Wednesday said 14 deaths have been recorded out of about…
Nigeria's Health Minister warns against excessive consumption of salt and sodium

Excessive salt consumption can lead to early death – CSOs warn

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Dr Jerome Mafeni, NHED Director and Project Adviser, Campaign for Reduction of Salt in Commercially Produced Food, said that the…
Kaduna

Toxicology ward to address mental issues created in Kaduna hospital

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

"These units are responsible for the provision of drugs related information and creating awareness on the presence of dangerous and…
Tinubu salutes heroes, heroine of democracy (Full text of Democracy Day broadcast)

Why Tinubu was appointed AU Champion For Health – Africa CDC

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu was on Friday appointed the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for…
Minister of Health, Ali Pate, says National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have agreed to call off the nationwide strike

Presidency reacts to protests by Nurses in Lagos, Abuja

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

NANNM members had staged protests in Abuja and Lagos to express their displeasure over what they described as an attempt…
Kano NMA hails Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel for saving their members from assault by violent relatives of patients.

Kano NMA hails police for protecting members from assault by patients’ relatives

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In his response, CP Gumel, thanked the Doctors for the visit and assured them of his continued support in protecting…
OSSAP-SDGs unveils 100-Bed Mother and Child Hospital for the use of the people of Tsamiya community and adjoining areas of Kebbi State

Accolades as OSSAP-SDGS unveils 100-bed hospital in Kebbi

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

In her remarks, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, stated that the…
Sorghum

You need sorghum for healthy living, Don tells Nigerians

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“Sorghum also contains iron, magnesium and copper which help in blood circulation to prevent anaemia’’.

Cameroon rolls out world’s first malaria vaccine

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The WHO estimates that 40-60 million doses will be required each year by 2026, rising to 80-100 million by 2030.…
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