By Aderemi Bamgbose No fewer than 500 residents in the riverine communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Wednesday benefited from the second phase of the Ilaje Rural Development Advocacy Committee Initiative (IRDC) free medical outreach.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that residents of Awoye, Opoakaba, Molutehin communities and environs benefittedContinueContinue reading “500 riverine residents in Ondo get NNPC/Chevron free medical treatment”
Category Archives: Health & Gender
Owo Terror Attack: Akeredolu receives WHO officials in his office
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday received a team of World Health Organisation (WHO) led by the Country Representative and Head of Mission, Nigeria, Dr. Walter Mulombo in his office, Alagbaka, Akure. The team was in the state to commiserate with the Governor and the state over the sad incident that occurred lastContinueContinue reading “Owo Terror Attack: Akeredolu receives WHO officials in his office”
Ondo riverine communities benefits from NNPC/Chevron N7.5m free medical outreach
By Aderemi Bamgbose No fewer than 700 residents of riverine communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Saturday benefited from the NNPC/Chevron joint venture free medical treatment, with drugs worth over N7.5 million.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that residents of Odofado, Gbagura and Akinsolu communities benefitted from the free medicalContinueContinue reading “Ondo riverine communities benefits from NNPC/Chevron N7.5m free medical outreach”
NGO donates boreholes to Ondo communities
By Aderemi Bamgbose A non-governmental organisation, HACEY Health Initiatives, on Friday donated two boreholes to Iju-Odo and Ilutitun communities in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the boreholes were installed at Primary Health Care Centre, Iju-Odo and Basic Health Care Centre, Ilutitun.Rhoda Robinson, Executive Director, HACEY HealthContinueContinue reading “NGO donates boreholes to Ondo communities”
Ramaphosa tested positive for COVID-19 after visiting Abuja
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has tested positive for COVID-19, two weeks after visiting Nigeria.President Muhammadu Buhari welcomed his South African counterpart to Nigeria for the 10th Session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, on December 1, 2021.Scientists say Omicron spreading twice as quickly as Delta in South Africa The visit took place onContinueContinue reading “Ramaphosa tested positive for COVID-19 after visiting Abuja”
Malaria: Ondo council tasks residents on use of treated nets.
By Aderemi Bamgbose Residents of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State have been advised to make proper use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) to protect themselves against malaria. .The wife of the chairman of the council, Mrs Morenike Ajimotokin, gave the advice on Monday at Irele during the inauguration and distribution of free treatedContinueContinue reading “Malaria: Ondo council tasks residents on use of treated nets.”
UNIMED inducts first set of nurses
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo has inducted its first set of professional nurses.The 36 graduands were charged to be of good conduct in the course of their practice and in dealing with patients and clients.The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Adesegun Fatusi gave the charge during the induction ceremony held at theContinueContinue reading “UNIMED inducts first set of nurses”
Don calls for more awareness on cancer
By Ige Adekunle A Professor of Biochemistry, Emeka Iweala, has called on Federal Government to create more awareness and establish more cancer research centres to reduce the rising cases of deaths. Iweala made the call on Monday during the 26th Inaugural Lecture of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, with the theme: Confronting The Ravaging “Crab” ForContinueContinue reading “Don calls for more awareness on cancer”
Group commends Akeredolu over Mother and Child hospital in Ode-Ugbo
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has been commended for his endless supports in ensuring the speedy approval of Mother and Child Hospital at Ode-ugbo, in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The Amona Ilaje Ugbo Coastal Communities Development Association (AMAICOMMA) made the commendation during the 2nd annual general meeting held at the ObaContinueContinue reading “Group commends Akeredolu over Mother and Child hospital in Ode-Ugbo”
Okonjo-Iweala’s son breaks medical records in US.
Dr. Uchechi Iweala, son of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonji-Iweala, has broken a medical record in Maryland, United States. The WTO boss announced on Thursday that her son was one of the first spinal surgeons in Maryland to perform a successful navigated lumbar spinal fusion using a robot. The proudContinueContinue reading “Okonjo-Iweala’s son breaks medical records in US.”