… 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 …
Read More »Ogun Launches Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme, Offers 50% Subsidy For Public Servants ()+photos
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 …
Read More »Hydrogen Launches ‘Healthy Heart, Healthy Business’ Initiative to Promote Heart Health Among Business Owners
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 …
Read More »Rotary Club Of Abeokuta Metro Donates To Ogun Health Centre (+photos)
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 …
Read More »Ogun Govt. Flags-Off Maternal, Child Health Programme (+photos)
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 …
Read More »The Silent Burden Of Post Covid-19 Health Impact
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 …
Read More »4 Things That Deter Mosquitoes From Biting You
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 …
Read More »President Tinubu’s Removal Of Import Taxes Lauded For Boosting Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector
BY ABU-SATAR HAMED President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to eliminate import taxes on essential healthcare products has garnered widespread praise across Nigeria. According to a recent vox pop conducted by StarTrend Int’l magazine and online, the decision to eliminate import taxes on essential healthcare products has been widely praised. The …
Read More »Calls Mount For Tinubu’s Intervention As Emzor Pharmaceuticals Faces Closure Over N6.2 Billion Debt
Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Emzor Pharmaceuticals, a cornerstone of Nigeria’s healthcare sector renowned for producing essential medicines, is facing an existential threat as creditors move to wind up the company over a staggering N6.7 billion debt. The pharmaceutical giant, known for its extensive range of medications catering to various health …
Read More »GTCO Announces 2024 Autism Programme Themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities”
LAGOS, NIGERIA – June 27, 2024 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has announced dates for the 2024 GTCO Autism Program and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” to promote inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for persons on the Autism Spectrum. The …
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