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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…
Gov Uba Sani, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas task new executives of Kaduna APC on delivery of two million votes for President Tinubu in 2027 election

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.…
Peter Obi donates N75 million to support the building of a College of Nursing Sciences by Congregation of Daughters of Divine Love, Enugu.

Peter Obi donates N75m for building of College of Nursing in Enugu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

…Peter Obi donated to members of the Congregation of Daughters of Divine Love in Enugu. By Stanley Nwanosike Former Anambra…
LP's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, presents two cheques totaling N75m to Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital, Nkpor, Anambra.

Peter Obi donates N75m to hospital in Anambra

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

….Peter Obi says the hospital management treats people who are unable to pay their bills By Monday Ajogun Peter Obi,…
NDDC appeals to International Oil Companies (IOCs) to defray the whopping 700 million U.S. dollars debts they owe the commission.

NDDC to revive free healthcare programme for Niger Deltans

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Uzonwanne said that the NDDC was focused on bringing succour to the people of the Niger Delta region, assuring that…
Dr Adedamola Dada, CMD, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Metta says the hospital’s IVF centre would crash the price of the procedure

We’ll crash price of IVF with our new centre – CMD FMC Ebutte Metta

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

He said the IVF centre, which is part of the new clinical building, will help more Nigerians to have access…
Reps Speaker Tajudeen Abass unveils 80-bed a fully equipped Mother and Child Centre delivered by OSSAP-SDGs at Imota community, Lagos State

Excitement as Speaker Abass unveils OSSAP-SDGs’ 80-bed MCC in Ikorodu

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Abbas promised that government will continue to invest in healthcare infrastructure, training, retention of health care professionals, while initiating policies…
Wife of Edo Governor, Betsy Obaseki, unveils plans to enhance neonatal care in the state in 2024 while welcoming Christmas babies at UBTH

Mrs Obaseki picks up triplet mother’s medical bill, promises enhanced neonatal care

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Addressing a gathering of staff and student nurses after her ward-to-ward tour, the Edo First Lady reiterated her deep concern…
President Bola Tinubu unveils plans by his government to build a resilient, integrated and affordable healthcare system for the country

Tinubu promises to deliver improved healthcare sector

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

President Tinubu made this known at the unveiling of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the signing of the…
The Medical Guild, an association of medical doctors under the employment of the Lagos government said it has lost 15 of its members in the state in the last six months as a result of ongoing co-morbidities exacerbated by manpower bleed and the attendant severe overwork at service points

Severe overwork: 15 doctors working in Lagos govt hospitals die within 6 months

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The intensity of the attendant sense of loss was probably brought to its peak with the tragic event of collapsed…
Nigerian govt unveils National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan for 2023-2027 (NSP 2023-2027) and the Sustainability and Country Ownership HIV Response

Nigeria unveils National HIV/AIDS strategic plan

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The documents show the Nigerian government’s commitment towards ending the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic by 2030.
FG proposes establishment of National Examination Malpractice Court/Tribunal for prompt prosecution of examination infractions

Nigeria making progress towards ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 – Minister

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking on the theme of the 2023 commemoration, which is “Let Communities Lead,” Alausa listed some of the achievements of…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Malaria: NGO asks govt to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

While adding that unhygienic living conditions provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry the malaria parasite, he noted that in…
Ogun targets 15,000 pregnant women for free delivery programme"Ibidero" as part of measures to improve the state's maternal mortality index.

Ogun targets 15,000 pregnant women for free maternity healthcare

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Through the programme, the enrolled pregnant women would have access to free maternal health services at their assigned health centres…
WHO and all 36 Nigerian state governors will sign a compact agreement to improve healthcare services delivery in the country.

WHO, Nigerian governors to sign health compact agreement

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The decision to sign an agreement with WHO was reached at the council after a presentation on Nigeria’s Health Sector…
The Kano State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme says it has detected and notified 26,271 TB cases in 2022.

Kano detects 26,271 Tuberculosis cases in 1 year – Official

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

9,941 cases had been detected in the last quarter of 2022, the highest quarterly TB notification figure ever in Nigeria.
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