Several constituents of Ondo South Senatorial District has benefitted immensely from the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) in partnership with National Assembly and Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim’s medical outreach. The medical outreach which held at the University of Fortune Igbotako on May 29 was part Jimoh Ibrahim’s efforts abd vision to ensure healthy living andContinueContinue reading “Ondo South constituents benefit from NPHCDA, Jimoh Ibrahim’s free medical outreach”
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Ondo lawmaker flags off construction of 20-room hospital
By Aderemi Bamgbose Prince Okunjimi Odimayo, member, representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has performed a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a 20-room hospital in Ode-Irele, Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State.Odimayo, in his remarks at the ceremony on Sunday, said that the construction of the hospital was in furtheranceContinueContinue reading “Ondo lawmaker flags off construction of 20-room hospital”
Tinubu appoints CMD’s for federal hospitals
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of six new Chief Medical Directors (CMD’,s) for hospitals under federal administration, located in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo has been appointed CMD of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State. Prof. Yusuf Mohammed Abdullahi has been reappointed as the CMD of the FederalContinueContinue reading “Tinubu appoints CMD’s for federal hospitals”
14.3 million Nigerians abuse drugs – NAFDAC
Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has said that no fewer than 14.3 million Nigerians are victims of drug abuse. Adeyeye stated this at the inaugural ceremony of the agency’s youth programme, tagged, ‘’Catch Them Young,’’ held at the Government Secondary School, Rumuokwuta, Port Harcourt,ContinueContinue reading “14.3 million Nigerians abuse drugs – NAFDAC”
Ogun NMA calls for implementation of universal CONMESS salary structure
By Joy AkinsanyaThe Ogun State Chapter of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has called on the state government to improve their salary structure by implementing a universal Consolidated Salary Structure (CONMESS) across all healthcare sector.Dr, Luqman Ogunjimi, the NMA Chairman, made the call in a press briefing heralding the 2024 Physicians Week/Scientific Conference on Tuesday inContinueContinue reading “Ogun NMA calls for implementation of universal CONMESS salary structure”
Traditional medicine panacea to achieving universal health coverage- Expert
Prof. Martins Emeje, Director-General, Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA), says traditional and herbal medicine remains the only way to achieve Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria.Emeje, an expert in Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, said this on Tuesday while delivering a keynote address at the Herbal Medicine Conference at Chrisland University, Abeokuta.The theme of the conferenceContinueContinue reading “Traditional medicine panacea to achieving universal health coverage- Expert”
UNICEF reiterates role of girls in attaining global goals
By Yetunde Fatungase The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reiterated the roles of the girl-child in attaining global goals and objectives. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of the UNICEF Field Office for South-West, Nigeria, said this in a statement released to celebrate the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)ContinueContinue reading “UNICEF reiterates role of girls in attaining global goals”
Prostate Cancer: Urologist warns men against red meats intake to reduce burdens
By Ige AdekunleDr Chidiebere Ogo,an Urologist, has warned men above 40 years against excessive consumption of red meats to reduce the burdens of Prostate Cancer in the country.Ogo, who is also a Chief Consultant, Federal Medical Centre,Abeokuta, gave the warning a Prostate Cancer Awareness & Screening on Monday in Ado-Odo/Ota,Ogun.The 2024 programme organised by CovenantContinueContinue reading “Prostate Cancer: Urologist warns men against red meats intake to reduce burdens”
Expert advocates proper sanitary, hygienic habit to fight cholera
By Aderemi Bamgbose A medical expert, Dr Olujide Ayenumelo, has urged Nigerians to imbibe proper sanitary and hygienic habits to avert cholera spread.Ayenumelo, who is the Chief Medical Director, State Specialist Hospital, Okitipupa in Ondo State, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Okitipupa.He said choleraContinueContinue reading “Expert advocates proper sanitary, hygienic habit to fight cholera”
Set your health priorities right, Faduyile advises.
By Steve Ovirih. Former National President, Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON, has dropped a strong advice for Nigerians as the second half of the year begins.In a health advisory nugget by the Professor of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, he stated that there are ’12 Must Do Things ‘ that Nigerians must adhereContinueContinue reading “Set your health priorities right, Faduyile advises.”