HEALTHWISE

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 …

Opinion By Ilerioluwa Phillips Though rural Nigerian communities are plagued with erratic internet service which limits accessibility to e-commerce, there’s increasing level of acceptance and usage of e-commerce in these communities, thanks to efforts of associates of e-commerce brands like Jumia who meet and engage with residents at the local …

ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Government has revealed that over 59,000 residents have been vaccinated in the first phase of the COVID-19 campaign exercise. Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola made this known in an interview with OGIS correspondent in Abeokuta, noting that the State is set …