HEALTHWISE

LAGOS – The first colorectal cancer care foundation in Nigeria and West Africa, Niola Cancer Care Foundations (NCCF) will be providing free support to patients affected by colorectal cancer on Saturday 23rd, September, 2023 at Ogudu GRA Community Recreation Centre, Ogudu, Lagos, between 8am to 5pm. In a release signed …

After a three-month medical leave in Germany, Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has returned to Nigeria. He arrived in Nigeria via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and will be subsequently flown to Ibadan, where he will spend several weeks before resuming his full duties. Governor Akeredolu …

IBADAN – The Oyo State Government through the Primary Health Care Board, in partnership with the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) has commenced surgical intervention for 100 indigent patients with Hydrocele and Lymphedema Management across the thirty-three local government areas of Oyo State. According to a release e-signed and made available …

The Ogun State Government in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency NPHCDA, has put necessary measures in place at ensuring effective health care delivery is available for the people of Intoji village, Orile-itesi community in Odeda Local Government Area of the state. The facility which is fully …

AKURE – Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has clarified that he remains on medical leave in Germany, countering a circulating video suggesting his return from his medical vacation.  The statement was released on Sunday, August 13, 2023, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Richard Olatunde. The video in question …

ABEOKUTA – The Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Hospital Management Board (HMB) Dr. (Mrs) Olayinka Elemide, has charged professional in the field of nursing to always keep accurate information and correct report of their patients, as this could be between life and death. The charge came while declaring open a two …

IBADAN – The newly appointed Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Thursday, July 27, 2023 – his first day in office, kick-started the Oyo State Social Mobilization Technical Committee, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). According a release e-signed and made available …

IBADAN – The Oyo state government has sought collaborative efforts of relevant stakeholders to avert the outbreak of anthrax disease in the state. According to a release e-signed by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information & Orientation, Oyo State, and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine and online – www.startrendinternational.com …

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 7, 2023/ — Launched by Mitrelli Group, Menomadin Foundation, Save a Child’s Heart, Côte d’Ivoire Health Ministry and Abidjan Institute of Cardiology; Côte d’Ivoire Minister of Health: “Health-independence is a national strategic priority, and this project is a major step on the road to that vital …

LAGOS, Nigeria – July 4, 2023 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced dates for the 2023 GTCO Autism Conference and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed: “Empowering Voices for Autism” to promote inclusivity and self-advocacy for persons on the Autism Spectrum. An offshoot of the Orange …