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ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Government in collaboration with Development Partners in the health sector has said it has begun the administration of the second dose Covid-19 vaccination in line with the guidelines from National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to residents that have taken the first dose in …

ABEOKUTA – In an effort to restore hope and eradicate stigma with People Living With HIV, (PLWHIV), the Ogun State Government has joined the rest of the world to celebrate those who have lost their lives in the course of the challenges and those who dedicated their lives in helping …

ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State government on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, took delivery of medical equipment worth N194m from the government of Czech Republic. The equipment include fifteen ICU beds, an incubator, children cribs, a generator and a phototherapy machine. Handing over the equipment, the Czech Republic Ambassador to Nigeria, …

ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Government is adopting a new strategy in the fight against COVID-19, with the introduction of Free Rapid Testing of residents in designated 10 General Hospitals. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker made this known during an interview with OGIS Correspondent in Abeokuta, saying efforts were …

ABEOKUTA – In line with its synergy with the private sector, the Dapo Abiodun-led administration has taken delivery of three ambulances from the Abudu Samad Rabiu Foundation(ASR) and the BUA Group. Receiving the ambulances at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Friday, Governor Abiodun commended the Foundation and the BUA …

ABEOKUTA – As part of effort to reduce the spread of the Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), particularly the mother-to-child transmission of the virus, the Ogun State Government has said that it will continue to promote integration and strengthen referral linkages, between antenatal care, …

ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Government has advised Birth Attendants operating in the State to utilize the windows of opportunity provided by the government to enhance their practice. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Dolapo Jinad, Press Officer, Ogun State …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Government has taken delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Family Planning consumables, donated by the United Nations Funds for Population Activities (UNFPA) and the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN). The items which include examination gloves, long surgical gloves, facemasks, and others, to be distributed …

WHY POLICE ARREST, INVESTIGATE POPULAR NOLLYHOOD ACTOR, BABA OJLAGOS – The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Olarenwaju James ‘m’ 48, aka Baba Ijesha, popular Nollyhood actor for defiling a minor According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by SP Olumuyiwa …

ABEOKUTA – Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Ogun State have been advised to always seek the support of certified medical practitioners in case of emergency while taking delivery. This is necessary to prevent avoidable death of mother and her child. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …