By John Dike, Osogbo Ahead of the World Immunization Day on November 10, 2025, the Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, Mr. Adebiyi Stephen Adefarasin, has called on all residents to recognize and embrace immunization as a vital tool for public health and disease prevention. He urges parents and guardians to […]
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Oyo State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has reaffirmed its commitment to making environmental protection a cornerstone of sustainable development in the state. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Seun Ashamu, gave this assurance during the commemoration of the 2025 World Clean-Up Day held at the House of Chiefs, […]
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Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, and Health minister Prof Ali Pate at the ceremony now FUTA Teaching Hospital Ondo State Overnment on Thursday, transfered the Akure Teaching Hospital complex of the state-owned University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) to the Federal Government, in the presence of all stakeholders. Now christened the Federal University of […]
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The Federal Government on Wednesday approved and released N32.9bn through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, marking the third round of disbursements in 2025. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced this in a statement titled “The Red Letter,” urging citizens to actively participate in ensuring the funds are used […]
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Patients consulting the internet instead of qualified medical practitioners for their healthcare needs have their condition worsened with fake health advice and unverified remedies spreading rapidly on social media platforms. From infertility issues, dangerous weight-loss hacks to misleading herbal concoctions for chronic diseases, IDOWU ABDULLAHI reports on how health misinformation increases Nigeria’s disease burden Anjorin […]
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Plans are underway to establish a College of Nursing Sciences in Igbokoda to promote quality healthcare delivery and strengthen the nursing profession in Ondo State. The state’s Health commissioner, Dr. Banji Ajaka, who disclosed this, said the institution would take off as soon as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa approves its establishment. He spoke at the 2025 […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke recommits to revamping health sector By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has further demonstrated its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery with the donation of a state-of-the-art 4D Ultrasound Machines to the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo, by the Osun Health Insurance Agency (OHIS). At the occasion, Governor Ademola Adeleke, […]
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approves measures to cushion EUDR impact Ondo State Government has approved the transfer of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Teaching Hospital complex in Akure to the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), to serve as its College of Medicine and Teaching Hospital. This decision was a fallout of the State Executive Council meeting, presided […]
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Russia has announced that its mRNA-based cancer vaccine, named Enteromix, is ready for clinical use and will be provided free of charge to all patients starting in late 2025. The announcement, made by the Russian Ministry of Health and the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA), marks a significant step forward in personalized cancer treatment. […]
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Prof. Ayodeji Omole (middle), Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi (7th left), flanked by the new Deans and some Principal officers. Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan, has inaugurated four new faculties to meet the growing demand for nursing education and actualise institution’s collegiate status. This was in a statement by Prince Dotun Oyelade, the […]
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