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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– 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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Ondo State Ministry of Health will distribute about 1,000 sanitary pads to secondary school students in some selected secondary schools in the state tomorrow in commemoration of the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The programme tagged “together for a period friendly world” is supported by Ondo State Contributory Health Commission,Rotary Club of Akure-Metro,D9126, Broader accessible-Health […]
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Umoh, Aiyedatiwa Reps seek governor’s further support for project Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has stressed his government’s commitment to the successful take-off of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital, Akure. He spoke on Sunday while receiving members of the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Health Institutions at the Government House, […]
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Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun Despite being just a few hours away from Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital, Igbokofi, one of the rural communities in Ogun State, continues to suffer years of neglect, particularly a lack of access to basic health care. In this report, Segun Odunayo journeys into the heart of the sleepy settlement […]
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 717 confirmed Lassa fever cases out of 4,881 suspected cases from January to May 4, 2025, in 18 states, across 93 local government areas. This was disclosed in the latest situation report by the NCDC on its website on Wednesday. So far, the country has […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ondo State has got the World Bank’s backing on the implementation of its Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT project). The bank’s Senior Social Development Specialist, Dr. Desmond Opara, who announced the support on Akure, the state capital, said the implementation progress and actions […]
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By Kayode Oseni Ensuring safety and efficacy in herbal medicine, especially with knowledge passed down orally, was a multi-faceted process for the herbalist and his ancestors. Observation, ancestral guidance, and practical experience were key. 1. Deep Observation and Animal Instinct: The herbalist closely observed how animals interacted with plants. If an animal instinctively sought out […]
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By Kayode Oseni In the heart of South West Nigeria, where emerald forests whisper ancient secrets, lived Pa Taiwo Badejo, a hunter-healer of renowned wisdom. His knowledge wasn’t gleaned from dusty tomes, but from the vibrant tapestry of the natural world and the ethereal realm of ancestral communion. Oral traditions held that beings dwelling within […]
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By Kayode Oseni Understanding Cholesterol Cholesterol is a vital substance produced by our bodies and also derived from the foods we consume. Our liver synthesizes cholesterol because it plays crucial roles in various bodily functions, including hormone production and the maintenance of brain health—our brain is largely composed of fatty substances. Scientists categorize cholesterol into […]
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