HEALTHWISE

Interventions: Buhari Hails CACOVID For Raising Its Profile Among Comity Of Nations

For the record: …Says Coalition Made Him Proud Over Covid-19 Response ABUJA – As the private sector-led Coalition Against Covid-19 (CACOVID) winds down, President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the initiative of private sector operators, saying the contributions he has received from the Coalition so far has elevated his status among …

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THE ROUGH AND LONG ROAD TO DEMOCRACY….LEST WE FORGET

Opinion: By Snr. Chief ‘Lekan Alabi If today we bask in the euphoria of an emerging democracy, through the credible, free and fair elections, we must not forget the sacrifices many living and dead patriots made to wrestle power from the deadly clutches of anti-democratic forces, bloody and evil forces …

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15-Year Old Student Needs N1.5m For Surgery, Cries Out For Help

By AbuSatar Hamed ABEOKUTA –  A 15-year old former student of Premier College, Aiyetoro-Yewa Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Master Yusuf Taiwo has called on the kind-hearted Nigerians to quickly come to his aide, so that he could continue his education and would not die at a tender age. According to …

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Ekweremadu’s Daughter, Sonia Appeals For Kidney Donor, Says, “My Father Also Suffering Kidney Damage”

LONDON – Sonia Ekweremadu, the ailing daughter of former Seputy Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has sent a passionate appeal to kind spirited people to come to her aid. Sonia who made the appeal in a post on her Instagram page on Monday, September …

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GTCO Autism Conference Holds August 29 & 30

LAGOS, Nigeria – The 12th edition of the annual Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) Autism Conference themed: “Creating a Community of Awe-Tism Advocates” holds between Monday August 29 and Tuesday 30, 2022, at MUSON Center, Onikan, Lagos. The annual Autism Conference is a pivotal component of GTCO’s Orange Ribbon …

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Ogun To Offer Free Padeatric Surgery To 200 Children (Photo)

SAGAMU – The Chief Medical Director of the Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Dr. Oluwabunmi Fatungase, has disclosed that no fewer than 200 indigent children in Ogun State will undergo free medical surgery. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine & online – www.startrendinternational.com by …

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Why UCH Stops N1000 Electricity Tariff On Patients

IBADAN – Management of the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, has said it has rescinded its earlier decision to add N1,000 electricity fee to the service charge of every admitted patient in the hospital.          This was contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

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Find Solutions To Maternal, Infant Mortality Rate In Nigeria, Abiodun Tasks Specialists

ABEOKUTA – Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has tasked members of the Association of Feto-Maternal Medicine Specialists in Nigeria, on the need to come up with medical solutions capable of reducing maternal and infant mortality rate in the country. Abiodun stated this while receiving members of the Association led by …

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Day Ogun Unveils Odunlade Adekola As Health Insurance Ambassador (Photos)

ABEOKUTA – In a bid to intensify the promotion of universal health coverage, the Ogun State Government has unveiled the ace nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola as the brand ambassador of its Health Insurance Scheme. Speaking at the glamorous event which as held at the Ogun State Health Insurance Agency ( …

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Over 300 Residents Of Abeokuta Benefit From Community Medical Outreach

Over 300 Residents Of Abeokuta Benefit From Community Medical Outreach ABEOKUTA – No fewer than 300 residents of Abeokuta Metropolis have benefited from a free medical and welfare outreach programme in the state. The programme, organised by the Abeokuta Health Zone, which comprises of professional nurses in different field and …

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