We’ll deepen investment in health sector, Aiyedatiwa assures NMA

set to review, inaugurate HMB board Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assured the people of the state that his administration will deepen investment in the health sector. Underscoring his administration’s commitment to actualising this resolve, he said that everything is set to review and inaugurate a new Health Management Board,HMB,to oversee the implementation of […]

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Tope Aladetuyi! The face of a wicked doctor at FMC, Ido-Ekiti, Ado annex!

By Wale Ojo-Lanre Look at his face! What can you make of it? Yes. His name is Dr Tope Aladetuyi, a native of Ado-Ekiti and one of the medical doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Ido-Ekiti, Ado-Ekiti Annex. Look at him again. Don’t mind that innocent face. He looks harmless, doesn’t he? Gentle? Calm? Or […]

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The Doctors We Produce And The Doctors We Lose: Why Nigeria’s Medical Brain Drain Is Not Simply A Numbers Problem

By Nze David N. Ugwu Nigeria’s decision to dramatically expand the number of medical students admitted into its universities has been presented as part of the solution to the country’s growing shortage of medical doctors and the alarming migration of health professionals popularly described as “Japa.” The thinking appears straightforward. If Nigeria is losing doctors […]

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NMA raises alarm, says poor conditions forcing Nigerian doctors abroad

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised the alarm that poor working conditions at home in Nigeria are forcing many doctors to flee the country in search of greener pastures abroad. Specifically, it lamented that many of the doctors who generally would prefer to stay and practise in Nigeria are being pushed abroad by poor […]

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Osun PHC safely delivers 3.5kg baby boy in first successful emergency CS operation

By John Dike, Osogbo The Primary Health Centre (PHC), Oke Gada, Ede, Osun State, has recorded a major milestone with the successful performance of its first emergency Caesarean Section (CS), resulting in the safe delivery of a 3.5-kilogramme baby boy. The emergency surgical procedure, performed on Friday, August 28, 2026, became necessary after complications arose […]

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Osun PHCDB receives essential drugs donation from New Height Pharmaceutical

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board (OSPHCDB) has received a donation of essential drugs from New Height Pharmaceutical to support healthcare delivery across primary healthcare centres in the state. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Shina Igbalaye, received the drugs on behalf of the State Government during a ceremony […]

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Ondo targets self-sufficiency in Medicine in new healthcare reforms

Aiyedatiwa approves pharmaceutical, life sciences hub to strengthen drug distribution, diagnostic capacity Ondo State Government has unveiled a fresh healthcare reform agenda focused on medicines security, local pharmaceutical production, improved diagnosis, clinical nutrition and increased private-sector participation in the health sector. This was disclosed by the Senior Consultant on Pharmaceutical and Medical Investments to the […]

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Albinism merely genetic, not contagious – Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that contrary to wide belief, albinism is not contagious but an ordinary genetic condition. He urged Nigerians to discard the erroneous myths, misconceptions and discrimination against persons with albinism as he provided sunscreens, sunblocks and financial assistance to 360 persons with albinism across the 18 local government areas […]

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Osun trains health personnel to enhance primary healthcare service delivery

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery at the grassroots with the commencement of a one-day orientation workshop for Health Technicians, Health Assistants, Dental Health Technicians and Technologists working in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state. The training, organised by the Osun State Primary Healthcare Development Board […]

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