Health
MGSB 94 Set Fortifies Alma Mater Against Cholera, Renovates Toilet Facilities
As nigeria put up efforts to curtail the spread of cholera especially at public schools, the 94 set alumni of Methodist Grammar school, Bodija Ibadan, MGSB has renovated a six room block of toilet facility in the school The toilet, converted from pit latrine to water closet was among other projects including five solar security […]
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Cholera Outbreak: Alli charges Nigerians to be vigilant, imbibe good hygiene practices
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has called on Nigerians to be vigilant and imbibe good hygiene practices to prevent further spread of cholera and protect the health of the communities. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Alli […]
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Cholera Outbreak: Alli charges Nigerians to be vigilant, imbibe good hygiene practices
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has called on Nigerians to be vigilant and imbibe good hygiene practices to prevent further spread of cholera and protect the health of the communities. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Alli […]
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UNICEF calls for passage of bill on social protection
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called on the Oyo State House of Assembly to support the passage of social protection bill. According to UNICEF, Social protection, is a mix of policies and programs, designed for individuals and households to reduce poverty and economic shocks. The call was made yesterday during a sensitization meeting with members […]
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NAWOJ Urges Parents to Release Girls for HPV Vaccination in Oyo
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, has appealed to parents to release their girls aged 9-14 for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination, recently flagged off by the state government. In a statement by NAWOJ Chairperson, Mrs. Omolola Alamu which was made available to the news men by the Association’s Secretary, […]
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HPV Vaccine: Oyo targets 7.71% of population
The Oyo State Government has set its sights on vaccinating 7.71% of its girls between 9-14 years of age against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), in a move towards protecting their health and wellbeing. Speaking during a press conference in Ibadan, the Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Muideen Olatunji stated that the initiative […]
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Rotary Club District 9125 Zone 1 Champions Mental Health through Indoor Games Initiative
In a bid to promote mental well-being and raise awareness about the significance of mental health, the Rotary Club District 9125, Zone 1, successfully organized an event titled “MENTAL HEALTH: A PATHWAY TO WELLBEING.” This significant event took place at the Occupational Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Department of the University College Hospital in Ibadan. […]
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Rotary Holds 3-Day Free Health Initiative for Underserved Communities in Ibadan
In an effort to improve access to healthcare for vulnerable populations, the Rotary Action Group for Family Health and AIDS Prevention (RFHA) has organised a 3-day Rotary Family Health Days (RFHD) initiative. The event, which took place from April 16 to 18, 2024, was a collaborative effort involving Rotary Clubs and Districts, of Health, Private […]
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Govs, Nigerians need to harness telemedicine potential for improved healthcare , Says Farombi
…Says OHealth primed to revolutionise health sector Dr. Temitope Farombi is the founder of Online Health Company, a telemedicine and digital health platform company located in Ibadan. The consultant neurologist with the University College Hospital [UCH], Ibadan, established the company in 2020 to bridge the access gap in the healthcare system with the use of […]
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See Major Benefits Of Sleep
Having enough sleep boosts brain power, improves weight management, and reduces stress and inflammation. 1**It helps You Maintain a Healthy WeightResearch suggests that people who sleep less are more likely to be overweight or obese. Poor sleep appears to disrupt the balance of ghrelin and leptin. If you want to lose or maintain weight, don’t […]
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42-yr-old man seeks financial assistance for Liver, Kidney failure treatment
A 42-year-old man, Alade Olajire, is urgently seeking financial assistance from well-meaning Nigerians to treat his liver and kidney failure. Olajire, an indigene of Ogbomoso in Oyo State, currently residing at No. 12, Orelope Community, Transformer, Zartech, Ibadan, is an employee of Sumal Foods Limited in Ibadan. Initially admitted to God Cures Hospital in Lagos, […]
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International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: Akanimo Cancer Foundation holds awareness campaigns at six cities in Nigeria
….as Founder avows association’s readiness to ensure Childhood Cancer Awareness spreads to every part of Nigeria, beyond In an effort to raise awareness about childhood cancer in Nigeria, the Akanimo Cancer Foundation held an awareness campaign across six cities in the country. The awareness campaign is in commemoration of the International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. It […]
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“Smoking Of Shisha Can Cause Breast Cancer” Aproko Doctor
Dr. Aproko, a prominent social media personality, has recently issued important health warnings on breast cancer to his female followers. One of his notable messages focuses on the potential health risks associated with shisha, particularly among young girls. Contrary to the perception that shisha is harmless, Dr. Aproko has emphasized that it can have serious […]
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Stop Asking For Police Report Before Saving Lives, Health Minister Pate Charges Hospitals
The Minister said that the Federal Government has issued a directive to hospitals to always save lives first before making any other demands. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, has charged hospitals in the country to prioritise saving lives above any other thing. There have been outcries over the years […]
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Nafdac Alerts On Dangers Of Drug Hawking Use Of Carbide To Ripen Fruits
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called Nigeria food product consumers to embrace taking expiration framework of product seriously. The call was made on Friday during a training with Journalists on Dangers of Drug Hawking and Ripening of Fruits with Carbide held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, […]
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Blood Donor Day: NBSC Charges Nigerians To Donate Blood
The National Blood Service Commission {NBSC}, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to donate blood to save lives The acting Zonal Director of NBSC, South West Zonal Centre, Dr. Oladapo Aworanti, made call during the 2023 World Blood Donor Day at the South West Zonal Centre of the National Blood Service Commission in Ibadan, the Oyo State […]
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Major Benefits Of Breast Sucking
The woman’s breasts have a lot of very sensitive nerve endings that react to touch, sucking, and licking. Women enjoy having their breasts stimulated, while males enjoy sucking on them. However, some men refrain from touching a pregnant woman’s breast because they think breast milk is harmful to men. Breast milk is not just for […]
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Breaking: Eke Ekweremadu And Wife Found Guilty Over Organ- Trafficking
A senior wealth Nigerian Politician, his wife and a medical middleman have been found guilty of an organ- trafficking plot, involving bringing a 21-year-old man to UK. Ike Ekweremadu 60 his Beatrice, 56, and Dr Obinna Obeta,50 were convicted of conspiring to exploit the man from Lagos for his kidney. Prosecutors told the old Bailey […]
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Cancer: Every child deserves chance of living-Foundation
A Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, Akanimo Cancer Foundation, has noted that every child deserves a chance of living life to its fullest. While addressing a gathering at the International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, in commemoration of the International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), the Executive Secretary and Co-founder, Akanimo Cancer Foundation, Barr. Idara Sunday Ekanem, noted that […]
Read MoreGroup partners Rotary Clubs to hold health campaign awereness
A non governmental organisation, the ‘Rotary Action Group for Family Health & AIDS Prevention (RFHA) in partnership with the Rotary Clubs and districts in Nigeria, has held a 3-day health awareness campaign. The second edition of the free annual health awareness campaign tagged: “Rotary Family Health Days,” centred on health issues like Polio, Malaria, Hepatitis, […]
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