HEALTHWISE

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 …

ABEOKUTA – Towards ensuring standard practice among Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs), the Ogun State Government has organised a day training programme to build their capacity on professional ways of handling birth deliveries and other activities. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com …

ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigerian scientists as worthy assets to be nurtured, saying Covid-19 pandemic had revealed the potentials, talents and the creativity of the nation’s scientists. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to …

ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State government has said the present administration will not rest on its oars in its efforts to reduce the prevalance and spread of HID/AIDS in the State, as the State is more committed to facilitate more capacity building for peer health educators in higher institutions of …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Ministry of Health in conjunction with UNICEF begins mass treatment of residents with ivermectin and albendazole across 18 local government areas (excluding Ikenne and Ijebu North East) to tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases ( NTDs) from Thursday, April 1st to Sunday 11th April 2021. According to a …

GOMBE – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN, has said that a major strength of the Nigerian economy lies in the innovation and entrepreneurship of its young people, which is a key reason why the Buhari administration is focused on supporting small businesses and the innovative ideas of young Nigerians.   …