HEALTHWISE

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 …

IBADAN – The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA), has enrolled over 60% of targeted enrollees into the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) scheme. According to a release e-signed by the Executive Secretary of Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA), Dr. Sola Akande in Ibadan, on Tuesday, June 20, …

PORT-HARCOURT, SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2023 – Former Governor of Rivers State, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has narrated how he surfered liver and kidney ailments as a result of poisoning attack. Wike disclosed this at a special Thanksgiving Service organised in his honour at the St. Peters Deanery, Rumuepirikom, Obio-Akpor, Rivers State …

ORILE-IMO, EGBA-OWODE – In furtherance of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative of the present administration to enhance efficient healthcare services at the grassroots, a Nigerian-based company, Apple and Pears Limited has renovated Orile-Imo Primary Health Center in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. Commending the company’s strides at the …

LAGOS – The Ikeja Branch of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) recently embarked on a road walk on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way through Ikeja GRA, Lagos to mark the 2023 edition of the World Day for Safety and Health at work. According to the Manager, NSITF, Ikeja branch, …