By John Dike Osun State Commissioner for Health, Jola Akintola, has called for the active inclusion of adolescents in health policy formulation and decision-making to ensure that their voices are heard and their specific healthcare needs are adequately addressed. He made the call during a press briefing to commemorate the 2026 International Adolescent Health Week […]
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Boiling rice and egg. Photo: Pulse Nigeria To reduce the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne infections, registered dietician-nutritionists have urged Nigerians to desist from boiling unpeeled and unwashed eggs and rice together in the same pot. The food experts explained that bacteria, such as Salmonella and E. coli, may be present on eggshells and could […]
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By John Dike, The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has urged Nigerians to prioritise their heart health and adopt healthier lifestyles to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The State Director of the agency, Mr Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, made the call in a statement to commemorate World Heart Day 2026, marked globally on […]
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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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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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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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Credit: Adobe Stock Prescribed eyeglasses or “reading glasses” By Banji Ayoola I learnt something today which I wish to share with you about caring for your eyes as regards wearing eyeglasses or “reading glasses”. The two eyes are not equally sharp. One is naturally brighter or sharper than the other. This is taken into consideration […]
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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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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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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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