Nestle, a Swiss multinational corporation and world’s largest food and beverage company, has issued a global recall of certain baby formula products after discovering they may contain a toxin that can cause food poisoning. The recall affects specific batches of Simulated Milk Adapted (SMA) infant formula and follow-on formula sold worldwide. The company said the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Special Adviser to Osun State Governor on Public Health, Dr. Akindele Adekunle, has faulted claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, on the state of the health sector. He describef the opposition’s promises as misleading and disconnected from current realities. Akindele spoke at the Annual […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Residents of Ido-Osun and neighbouring communities on Wednesday benefited from a free medical and surgical outreach organised by the Olujodo of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Ishola Jokotola, in collaboration with the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Osun State. No fewer than 300 residents received medical attention at no cost during the outreach, […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke; Chief Mrs Folorunso Alakija; former Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo; and Dr Modupe Alakija, at the commissioning of the Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital at Osun State University (UNIOSUN) By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on eminent Nigerians and philanthropists to […]
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insists Ondo must achieve 100% coverage Ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign scheduled for January 2026, the Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency has held a strategic meeting with Local Governments Chairmen and Civil Society Organisations to ensure full mobilisation and statewide participation. Speaking at the meeting, the Permanent Secretary of the Agency, Dr […]
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targets 2.2 million children Ondo State Government will commence the administration of the newly introduced Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine in January 2026, targeting no fewer than 2.2 million eligible children. The state will also roll out the malaria vaccine alongside the MR vaccine. Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (OSPHCDA), Dr Francis Akanbiemu, […]
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Ondo State Government is expanding access to HIV prevention and treatment services across the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gave this assurance on Monday in Akure, during the flag-off of a health walk marking the 2025 World AIDS Day. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor described the commemoration as “a moment of reflection, renewal […]
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The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration has suspended its indefinite strike after 30 days of industrial action. The President of ARD-FCTA, Dr. George Ebong, disclosed this in a message to our correspondent on Monday. The strike, which began on November 1, 2025, was suspended following the approval of their demands […]
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Ondo State Government has equipped the state’s health sector with new ambulances for use statewide in tackling medical emergencies. It believes that the move would enhance the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery system and strengthen pre-hospital care. While flagging off the State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System in Akure on Wednesday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa […]
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Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka The World Bank–supported IMPACT health project has recorded a significant progress in immunization, malaria prevention, and maternal and child health services in Ondo State. Giving a breakdown of the achievements in an interview with The Hope in Akure on Tuesday, shortly after the quarter-three meeting of the […]
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