Akeredolu won’t have died if he had listened to me – Betty

Ondo State ex-First Lady, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has disclosed that her departed husband and former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, would have still been alive hale, and hearty if he had listened to her. In an exclusive interview with Star News publisher, Olumide Akinrinlola, which was published on Thursday, she spoke about Akeredolu’s battle with cancer, expressing […]

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UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital MD commends Adeleke on support for healthcare

Medical Students first batch set to graduate University of Osun Teaching Hospital Medical Director, Dr. Babatunde Afolabi, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for his support and contributions to the hospital and the healthcare sector in Osun State. Highlighting his achievements in the state’s medical sector, particularly at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, he noted the governor’s approval […]

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14m Nigerians abuse drugs – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than 14 million Nigerians are estimated to abuse harmful drugs. The Deputy Commander, Ondo State Command, NDLEA, Mrs Yetunde Joyifous, made the disclosure at a drug abuse awareness programme, organised by Oijefon Youth for secondary schools in Ile Oluji/Oke-Igbo Local Government Area of the state […]

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Lassa fever kills 12 persons in Ondo

Twelve people have been killed by the Lassa fever outbreak in Ondo State, with no fewer than 112 confirmed cases. The Statistician-General of the state, Olusola Ajayi, who revealed this, stated that 353 cases have been reported in the state. While describing the situation as alarming, Ajayi urged workers of the state waste management authority […]

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NAFDAC seizes fake drugs in raids on Onitsha market

NAFDAC Director General, Prof Moji Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday busted and seized suspected fake and adulterated pharmaceutical products at the Onitsha Bridgehead drug market. Dr. Martin Iluyomade, Coordinator of NAFDAC in Southeast who led the team on the raid, told newsmen that the operation would […]

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IBEDC will soon reconnect UCH – Adelabu

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, says the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) will reconnect the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, as soon as agreed conditions are met. The minister disclosed after Monday’s tripartite meeting involving himself with the management of UCH and IBEDC at the hospital complex. Adelabu said the reconnection would occur […]

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Power outage: Students protest over 100 days of darkness in UCH Ibadan

Protesting students of University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan, on Monday, expressed displeasure to President Bola Tinubu through the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, over the persistent darkness in the teaching hospital. The angry students decried the over 100 days of darkness in the institution, saying patients are not only dying, but staff of the tertiary […]

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Blended Medicine: Benefits of Incorporating Multiple Modalities of Natural Medicine

By Kayode Oseni Blended medicine harmoniously combines various healing modalities to create a more holistic approach to healthcare. For practitioners in the field of natural medicine, expanding the scope of practice by incorporating additional modalities not only enriches their professional experience but also provides numerous benefits for both practitioners and patients. Here are several key […]

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Edgar Cayce: An epitome of physician with gift of empathy

By Kayode Oseni Edgar Cayce, often referred to as the “Sleeping Prophet,” was a prominent figure in the early 20th century known for his remarkable psychic abilities and his emphasis on holistic healing. As a physician, he epitomized the use of empathy in his practice, advocating for the integration of mind, body, and spirit in […]

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