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UNICEF deploys volunteers on day 2 of HPV vaccine awareness campaign in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A team of 15 young volunteers is leading a grassroots campaign in Osun State to boost awareness and uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among nine-year-old girls, as part of a UNICEF-backed initiative to reduce cervical cancer. The volunteers, drawn from Ife North, Ife South, Ede North, Ede South, and Osogbo local government areas,…
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UNICEF, stakeholders rally to improve HPV vaccination among girls in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As efforts continue to protect young girls from cervical cancer through the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, stakeholders have stressed the importance of stronger community engagement to address the low uptake recorded among 9-year-old girls in Osun State. This was discussed during a two-day programme on Adolescent and Youth-led Action on HPV Vaccine and Adolescent Health…
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Oyo Nursing College, NGO launch anti-sexual harassment initiative
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, is partnering with a non-governmental organisation, Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI), to combat sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. The collaboration will be formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating a safer and more inclusive environment for students. Provost of the college, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi,…
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Oyo First Lady leads measles, rubella vaccination campaign in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga – The First Lady of Oyo State, Engr. Tamunominini Makinde, has intensified advocacy for measles and rubella vaccination, urging communities to take greater responsibility for protecting children from preventable diseases. She made the call on Tuesday during a sensitization program held at the Local Government Staff Training School, Agodi, Ibadan. The event brought together stakeholders from the…
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JUST IN: Industrial action looms in Ondo as doctors issue strike ultimatum
By Boye Oyeyemi – Medical doctors in Ondo State have threatened to embark on a three-day warning strike beginning Monday, July 14, 2025, over what they describe as the continued neglect of the state’s healthcare system and the poor treatment of health workers. The threat was issued by the state chapter of the National Association of Government General and Dental…
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Oyo upgrades 66 Primary Healthcare Centres with equipment, solar power systems
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has commenced the upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, aiming to improve grassroots healthcare delivery. The initiative includes the provision of essential medical tools and the installation of alternative power sources to ensure uninterrupted services. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, made the announcement during the distribution of…
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Edo confirms Dengue fever outbreak, records 86 cases
… advises residents to keep clean surroundings The Edo State government on Friday confirmed an outbreak of Dengue Fever, with 86 cases reported across several local government areas in the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, stated this during a press briefing, assuring that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo remains fully committed to protecting residents’ health and will…
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Oyo concludes 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission across 33 LGAs
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has concluded the 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission aimed at delivering free healthcare services to residents across the state. Speaking at the final phase of the programme held at the Secretariat, Ibadan, for public and civil servants, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the mission provided…
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Over ₦65bn disbursed as FG, states intensify primary healthcare reforms
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government and state governments have renewed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system, following the disbursement of over ₦65 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in 2025. Speaking at the 11th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting on BHCPF in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad…
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Lagos begins enforcement of single-use plastics ban July 1
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government is set to commence enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics in markets and other public places from July 1, 2025. The enforcement follows the expiration of an 18-month moratorium granted after the initial announcement in January last year. The ban prohibits the sale and use of disposable plastic bags, including the…
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