Patients in public hospitals across the country were left groaning, stranded, dejected and frustrated on Wednesday as nurses under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives-Federal Health Institutions Sector commenced a nationwide seven-day warning strike. The industrial action led to widespread disruption across health facilities in the country as patients were […]
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By John Dike, jOsogbo Nurses under the banner of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have started a seven-day warning strike, beginning om Tuesday,July 29. This followed the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government, demanding urgent improvement in nurses’ welfare, fair allowances, and conducive working conditions across federal […]
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An endocrinologist based in Bauchi, Ayuba Mugana, has recommended ginger drinks as a healthy option for diabetic patients, citing its digestive and overall health benefits. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bauchi, Mugana highlighted the numerous medicinal properties of ginger, particularly for individuals managing diabetes. He said, “Ginger […]
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Nigerians spent at least $29.29bn on foreign medical expenses during the eight years of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, The PUNCH reports. This translates to an annual spending of about $3.6bn during the review period. This is according to a detailed analysis of data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s quarterly statistical bulletins. The sum, […]
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By John Dike Osogbo Osun State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Dipo Eluwole, has described the Osun State College of Health Technology (OSCO-HEALTH), Ilesa, as a vital pillar in the state’s drive toward transforming the health technology sector, both within the state and across Nigeria. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the institution’s Governing Board and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo At least 3,600 girls of adolescent age in Osun State are stepping up to challenge the deeply rooted practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The girls are to champion the new wave of advocacy powered by courage, education, and community engagement. Leading this transformation campaign is Value Re-Orientation for Community Enhancement […]
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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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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 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 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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