HEALTHWISE

EPE, EPE LG, LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chairmen of Epe Local Government, Ms. Surah Animashaun has said that the upgrade of Epe General Hospital to Federal Medical Centre is a crucial step in addressing the healthcare needs of Epe division and would attract infrastructure development and create employment for the …

EPE, EPE LG, LAGOS SATATE, NIGERIA – The Epe Local Government, in conjunction with the Health District 3 has organized a medical outreach programme for residents within the riverine area in the council. The Chairman, Ms. Surah Animashaun stated that the free medical outreach is aimed at giving back to …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Health has expressed its support for the Family Health Initiative Ogun (FAHIO), a family planning advocacy group. The Assembly committee assured the group that it would work towards increasing government funding for the provision of family planning …

… Emphasizes Significance of Nursing Education and Community Impact BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle MFR, the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has expressed his gratitude towards Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, and Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government on Tuesday launched a health insurance scheme designed for the formal sector, comprising civil servants, public servants, and workers in the organized private sector, as part of activities lined up for the 2024 Public Service Week. It would be recalled that …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – August 13, 2024: Hydrogen Payment Services Company Limited (Hydrogen), a leading payment services company, is excited to announce the commencement of its “Healthy Heart, Healthy Business” initiative, beginning on July 30, 2024. This significant initiative highlights Hydrogen’s commitment to promoting heart health awareness among business owners and …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – As part of its efforts to serve humanity, the Rotary Club of Abeokuta Metropolitan, Abeokuta has donated Infant Weighing Scale, mosquito nets, baby diapers and baby lotion/baby care ranges to Ijaye Health Centre (Ward 7), Oke Ejigbo, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The gift items, as part …

IKENNE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government has flagged off a ceremony for the first round of 2024 Optimized Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (OMNCHW), so as to improve maternal and child health care in the state. Unveiling the programme in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area, Commissioner …

Opinion: BY DR. TITILOPE DOKUNMU Covid-19 is no longer a scare around the world because the pandemic is over, it is now a long-term disease just like any other infectious disease that is treated according to standard guidelines. However, there is a silent creeping burden of post covid-19 impact on …

Here are four things that mosquitoes don’t like, which can help in deterring them from biting you: 1 Citrus Plants and Other Natural Repellents: Mosquitoes are naturally repelled by certain plants like citrus fruits, lavender, basil, and catnip. These plants contain oils that mosquitoes find unpleasant, thereby reducing their likelihood …