HEALTHWISE

IBADAN – The Oyo state government has commenced the process to review its minimum health service package, that patients can access at primary health care facilities across the state.   Delivering her speech at the review meeting in Oyo town, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said that the …

ABEOKUTA – The Ogun State Health Educators have been trained on strategic means of information delivery in order to improve the social behavioural change in accessing quality healthcare through community engagement. The Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, spoke at the opening of 3-day training for …

Claudette, the sister to Celine Dion, in a recent interview, said the award-winning singer is encountering difficulties in finding effective medications for her condition but remains steadfast in her pursuit of recovery. While seeking an effective treatment continues, Claudette expressed optimism, saying, “We trust her. It’s innate to her; she’s …

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 …