HEALTHWISE

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 …

ABUJA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to a batch of contaminated Sprite 50cl glass bottles currently circulating in Nigeria. In an official statement released by NAFDAC’s management and shared with the media, it was revealed that the discovery of …

IJEBU-ODE – The importance of providing quality primary healthcare has been identified as a tool towards attaining preventive health care services. The State Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Health, Dr Tomi Coker, made this known in Ijebu-Ode, during a workshop on the implementation of Minimum Service Packages …