Health

(PHOTOS)AI Revolution Takes Centre Stage As Medical Experts Convene In Ibadan For NAPGHAN 2025 Scientific Conference

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  The 11th Annual General and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Association of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NAPGHAN) kicked off in Ibadan, Oyo State, drawing experts from across Nigeria and beyond to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on child health. The keynote speaker, Professor James Renner, Professor of Paediatrics at Babcock … Read more

Oyo Govt Approves Homegrown Scheme Of Service For Community Nursing, Midwifery Cadres

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  The Oyo State Government has approved a Homegrown Scheme of Service for Community Nursing Superintendent and Midwifery cadres, covering Grade Levels 06 to 14, within the state’s civil/public service. This new scheme is designed to standardize career progression and improve the quality of care provided by these essential healthcare professionals. The Commissioner for Establishments … Read more

Oyo Govt Issues Appointment Letters To 116 Staff of Oyo College of Nursing

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…Confirms Substantive Roles of Principal Officers. ..as Set X Donates Furniture for Students The Oyo State Government has approved the issuance of appointment letters to 116 key staff members across various cadres, to address critical academic vacancies at the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan. It also approved substantive positions for four … Read more

Oyo College Of Nursing Partners NGO To Tackle Sexual Harassment

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  The Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan and the Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI) are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to aggressively tackle cases of sexual harassment suffered by students at tertiary institutions across the nation. This was revealed by the Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi after a meeting with … Read more

Oyo Govt Begins Upgrade Of 66 PHCs To Boost Healthcare Delivery…Provides Modern Equipment, 10KVA Solar Inverters, Incinerators

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  The 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. Speaking during the distribution of equipment at one of the newly upgraded PHCs in Ibadan on Tuesday, … Read more

World Sickle Cell Day: Oyo Govt Re-Affirms Commitment To Quality Healthcare Delivery …as Over 300 participants received free medications

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  On World Sickle Cell Day, Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality healthcare for its citizens, especially individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). World Sickle Cell Day, observed globally on June 19, serves as a vital platform for raising awareness and improving understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living … Read more

Oyo Gov’t, UNICEF Host High-Level Advocacy Meeting With S’west Information Ministries

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  In a landmark effort to advance children-centred advocacy and effective communication for childrens’s right actualization, Oyo State Government in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), convened an advocacy dialogue and capacity-building meeting with the Commissioners, Permanent Secretries and top officials from the Ministries of Information across the Southwest states of Nigeria. The … Read more

Adekunle Gold Launches Free Health Insurance For 1,000 Sickle Cell Warriors In Lagos

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  In celebration of World Sickle Cell Day 2025, Nigerian Afropop star Adekunle Gold has unveiled a life-changing initiative through his charity, the Adekunle Gold Foundation. The project, named “5 STAR CARE,” offers free health insurance coverage to 1,000 individuals living with sickle cell disorder in Lagos State. The 5 STAR CARE program was officially … Read more

NCDC Confirms Surge In Lassa Fever Cases

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  Lassa fever is surging again across Nigeria, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention confirming a higher death rate and more infections despite ongoing public health interventions. In its latest Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 22 (May 26 to June 1), on Friday, the NCDC said eight new confirmed cases were recorded … Read more

Over 60% Of Corruption Cases Involve Diversion Of Healthcare, Infrastructure Funds—ICPC

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  The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu (SAN), has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the commission involve the diversion of public resources meant for critical projects such as healthcare and infrastructure. Aliyu made this disclosure on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting … Read more