By John Dike, Osogbo Osun says accurate data critical in shaping health policies Osun State Government has stressed the critical role of accurate and timely data in shaping effective health policies and improving service delivery. The state Commissioner for Health, Jola Akinola, disclosed this while declaring own a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the […]
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L-R: Sarkin Fulani of Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve, Rabiu Ibrahim; Federal Epidemiologist & FCT Coordinator, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, Dr. Ozoemena Uche; Assistant Chief Scientific Officer/Team Lead, Mrs. Hannatu Gawu; and the Manager, Paikon Kore Grazing Reserve, Gwagwalada Area Council, Mohammed Abubakar Bala, at a roundtable during the tsetse fly survey and control exercise […]
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has strengthened its collaboration with the Ondo State Government to intensify efforts on the prevention and public awareness campaign against Lassa fever across the state. This development was highlighted during a courtesy visit by UNICEF representatives, Mrs. Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, Social and Behaviour Change Specialist, and Mrs. Monike Orhorhemreni, SBCC […]
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike, directing its members to resume work from 8 a.m. on Wednesday following fresh assurances from the federal government. NARD President, Mohammad Usman Suleiman, announced the decision on Tuesday after a meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC). He said the suspension […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Primary Health Care Board, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, has announced plans to distribute essential drugs and medical equipment to 332 Primary Health Centres across the state. The initiative, according to the board, is aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services for residents […]
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The ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions has entered the third month, crippling activities in government-owned hospitals across Nigeria, leaving patients stranded and forcing many to seek essential services outside public health facilities. Now in its third month, the industrial action has grounded critical services, particularly in hospital pharmacies, laboratories, and other support […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Provost of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Dr Olarewaju Raheem has charged lecturers and other members of staff to be alive and responsive to their duties at all times. He also urged students of the health technology training institution to take their studies serious, assuring them that the College […]
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Nestle, a Swiss multinational corporation and world’s largest food and beverage company, has issued a global recall of certain baby formula products after discovering they may contain a toxin that can cause food poisoning. The recall affects specific batches of Simulated Milk Adapted (SMA) infant formula and follow-on formula sold worldwide. The company said the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Special Adviser to Osun State Governor on Public Health, Dr. Akindele Adekunle, has faulted claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, on the state of the health sector. He describef the opposition’s promises as misleading and disconnected from current realities. Akindele spoke at the Annual […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Residents of Ido-Osun and neighbouring communities on Wednesday benefited from a free medical and surgical outreach organised by the Olujodo of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Ishola Jokotola, in collaboration with the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Osun State. No fewer than 300 residents received medical attention at no cost during the outreach, […]
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