Oyo gives appointment letters to 116 nursing college staff

The Provost, flanked by representatives of the 1976 set and some Principal officers of the College. Oyo State Government has given appointment letters to the 116 newly employed staff of the state’s College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan. Also, io approved substantive positions for four principal officers, including the Registrar, Librarian, Bursar, and the […]

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Malnutrition: Nigeria ranks second on global chart – Tinubu’s aide

Nigeria ranks second on the global chart of countries being ravaged by malnutrition, according to an aide of President Bola Tinubu. The ranking makes Nigeria the first malnutrition racked country in Africa. Tnubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Health, Uju Anwukah, disclosed this on Wednesday,just as the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on […]

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Oyo begins upgrade of 66 PHCs to boost healthcare delivery

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde supplies modern equipment, 10KVA solar inverters, incinerators Oyo State Government has commenced a comprehensive upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, equipping them with essential medical tools and alternative power sources to ensure improved healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. While distributing the equipment at one of […]

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NDLEA rallies Osun communities in fight against drug abuse

NDLEA Director General, Prof Moji Adeyeye Osun State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for urgent and collective community action in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. It warned that the future of Nigerian youth is at risk if the trend continues unchecked. At a sensitisation programme held […]

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Oyo concludes 2025 Omititun Free Health Mission

.as thousands of workers benefit Oyo State Government has concluded the final phase of the 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission for different categories of citizens in the state. While speaking at the last stage of the programme, organized for both Public/Civil Servants, held at the Secretariat, Ibadan, Commissioner for Health, Dr.Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi said the free […]

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Stakeholders seek healthcare reforms to support albinos

Stakeholders have stressed the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare, social inclusion, and policy reforms to support Persons with Albinism (PWAs) To them, the reforms will take care of this community which is disproportionately affected by preventable health issues such as skin cancer, and persistent societal discrimination. Specifically, the stakeholders including advocates, and government representatives called […]

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Embrace free child immunisation,Adeleke urges mothers

 flags off MCHN week Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged mothers in the state to take full advantage of the free, life-saving health services being provided during the 2025 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Week. Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony held at the Ministry of Health, State Secretariat Complex, Abere, the Governor […]

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Nigerian firm to produce HIV, malaria test kits after US aid cut

Photo: PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP) Nigerian health technology company Codix Bio Ltd has announced plans to begin large-scale local production of HIV and malaria rapid diagnostic test kits in response to anticipated shortfalls stemming from recent U.S. aid reductions. The development follows funding cutbacks by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which […]

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Fake genotype results trigger rise in sickle cell births, broken homes

Fake genotype results is on the rise despite growing awareness and legislation mandating genotype testing before marriages, As shown by investigations, some prospective couples, desperate to marry despite incompatible genotypes, are forging medical results — often with the help of unscrupulous laboratories or unqualified personnel The wedding committee of the Gwallaga Jumma’at Mosque, Bauchi, conducts […]

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Aiyedatiwa pledges safe, quality, affordable health services

– unveils upgraded pharma-geade drugs warehouse – Says revamped facility marks a new era in healthcare delivery in Ondo State – As Health Minister hails Gov for bringing facility back to life Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said that health remains a top priority of his administration, and that access to safe, quality, […]

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