The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the following professionals in the health sector into the Ondo State Hospital Management Board (HMB): Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Governor’s spokesman gave the composition in a statement as follows: 1. Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti – Chairman 2. Dr. O.N Akeredolu – Full-time member […]
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Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) , Osun State Chapter on Friday staged a peaceful protest to demand the unconditional release of their colleague Dr Ganiyat Popoola, who was reportedly abducted last year on December 27th, 2023, at her residence in Kaduna Dr. Popoola was kidnapped alongside her husband and nephew. Her husband was released after […]
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said the nation had recorded a total of 39 confirmed cases of mpox and zero deaths across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory, and the Federal Capital Territory, from the beginning of 2024. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, who disclosed […]
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Coconut water Green coconut water, the clear liquid inside young coconuts, is often celebrated for its hydrating properties and nutrient content. Still, its potential effects on depressive-like behaviour are less commonly discussed. In a new study, researchers confirmed green coconut water as a potential natural therapeutic remedy to help reduce oxidative stress. This factor has […]
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Prof Bernice Adegbehingbe, head of the department of ophthalmology and head of glaucoma services at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, in this interview with Sade Oguntola, declares that evidence abounds that bitter kola extract eye drops work in the treatment of some forms of glaucoma. How did you come about […]
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s health human resources. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on his X handle on Monday. He said the policy is more than just a response to the ongoing exodus of […]
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President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the continued exodus of Nigerian doctors abroad. The policy, announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, on his X handle on Tuesday, aims to woo an estimated 12,400 Nigerian-trained doctors practising abroad. According to […]
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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike if their abducted colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola, is not released by August 26. The President of NARD, Dr Dele Abdullahi, declared at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, stating that the association has lost patience with the government’s inaction over […]
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By Kayode Oseni Mucuna In a serene valley where wildflowers danced with the breeze and the air was perfumed with the scent of flourishing herbs, there lived a master herbalist named Elder Rowan. Deeply respected in his village and beyond, Rowan had dedicated his life to understanding the mysteries of flora. He had many eager […]
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The World Bank has disclosed that Nigeria’s public expenditure on education and health is inadequate by any standard. The newly released report titled, ‘Human Capital Public Expenditure and Institutional Review’, noted that the overall public spending, at merely 12 percent of Gross Domestic Product, falls short of the threshold necessary to underwrite fundamental public services. […]
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