HEALTHWISE

ABEOKUTA – The present administration in Ogun State has said that it would continue to invest in the healthcare system and upgrading of the health sector, particularly at the grassroots, where it has a direct impact on the masses. The statement was made by the Chairman, Ogun State Alternate Medicine …

By AbuSatar Hamed ABUJA – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that one of Nigeria’s main priorities now is to get the COVID-19 vaccine and this is a matter of utmost concern to the Buhari administration. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online …

AYETORO-YEWA – The Rotary International through Rotary Action Group on Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health has said that it would continue to complement Ogun State Government in reducing Maternal and Child Mortality rates in the state. It added that the organization had organized a Community dialogue for stakeholders on Maternity …

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State government has said that it is committed to ensuring every child is immunised against preventable infections and diseases, as it begins Routine Immunisation Intensification Programme (RIIP) and Integrated Medical Outreach Programme (IMOP). The Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola made this known …

ABUJA – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that in dealing with the disruptions caused by COVID-19 on economies and livelihoods, stronger international cooperation and collaboration among countries will be crucial in addressing the situation and expediting economic recovery. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …

Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning to quit in January 2021 amid speculations that he has Parkinson’s disease. According to media reports, this coincides with one of Nigerian Prophet TB Joshua’s prophetic messages for 2020. “Russia should pray for their leader to avert his being on the sickbed. Something will …

AGO-IWOYE – About 1,326 residents of Ago-Iwoye in Ijebu North Local Government and environs have benefited from free screening and surgeries of Prostrate Enlargement, Hernia, Goitre, Lumps and other routine checks organised by Ago-Iwoye Central Development Council (ACDC). According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & …

AYETORO-YEWA – Residents of Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State would henceforth enjoy free ambulance service provided by the state government. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online – www.startrendinternational.com by Lateef Akintunde, ZIO, Ayetoro, this is a fulfilment of the present …

By Dolapo Jinad ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker has assured that fund meant for the successful implementation of Universal Health Insurance coverage for residents of the State would not be mismanaged. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l & online …

IJEBU ODE – The Chairman, Transition Committee, Ijebu Ode Local Government, Engr. Olugbenga Olugbile, on Thursday, September 24, 2020, named a baby delivered at the Ita Alapo Primary Health Centre, Ijebu Ode, Baby Olugbenga, just as the newly-renovated health facility is commissioned. According to a release e-signed and made available …