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Ogun set to commission newly renovated 250-bed hospital in December
The Ogun State Medical Center of Excellence, also referred to as the 250 bed hospital in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta is set to be commissioned in December, 2025. The state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made this known during the inspection of the level of work done at the hospital which was built but not completed by the immediate past administration. Governor Abiodun…
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No evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism – Report
There is no clear link between pregnant women taking the common painkiller paracetamol and autism in their children, despite repeated claims otherwise by Donald Trump, according to the most comprehensive review of the existing evidence published on Monday. In September, the US president sparked outrage among the medical community by claiming that paracetamol — also known as acetaminophen — was…
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Ondo PHC Agency, Army collaborate on safe, widespread measles vaccination in 2026
In a bid to ensure the successful implementation of the 2026 Measles and Rubella Vaccination Campaign across Ondo State, the Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency has embarked on advocacy visits to key stakeholders, including the 32 Artillery Brigade Command in Akure. Speaking during the visit, the Permanent Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Francis Akanbiemu, said the visit was…
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FG, NCIF move to raise funds for cancer patients nationwide
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The federal government and the National Cancer Intervention Fund (NCIF) have commenced efforts to mobilize funds for the treatment of cancer patients across Nigeria’s 36 states. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziak Adekunle Salako, inaugurated the NCIF Governing Board to address the rising out-of-pocket expenses borne by cancer patients and…
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Kwara govt reaffirms commitment to completion of Oluremi Tinubu Hospital
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to completing the multi-storey Oluremi Tinubu Hospital, as construction work on the iconic project continues under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. This was contained in a statement made public on Sunday. During an inspection visit in August, Governor AbdulRazaq reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to implementing projects that promote the collective well-being…
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Ondo unveils N75bn portable water plan to tackle sanitation, water-borne diseases
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Government has approved a ₦75 billion water project aimed at providing safe and potable water to residents of Akure and other local government areas within the Central Senatorial District. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Public Sanitation and Hygiene, Hon. Ayodele Akande, disclosed this while speaking on Fresh 102.9 FM, Akure. He said the initiative…
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Mental illness spares no one, says UNIOSUN psychiatrist
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A Consultant Psychiatrist at UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Dr. Folasade Dare, has warned that mental illness spares no one, stressing that anybody with a brain can experience a breakdown. Delivering a lecture titled “Breaking the Culture of Silence: Mental Health, Embracing Life” at a sensitisation programme organised by the Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Association…
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Edo govt unveils 4-year multi-sectoral plan to tackle malnutrition
The Edo State Government has launched a four-year Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition (2025–2029) aimed at reducing malnutrition and improving the nutritional wellbeing of residents across the state’s 18 local government areas. The initiative, coordinated by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, seeks to integrate health, agriculture, education, water, sanitation, and social protection efforts to address…
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LASG inaugurates Technical Working Group to tackle non-communicable diseases
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated a Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Technical Working Group (TWG) to develop and coordinate integrated strategies aimed at addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the state. The inauguration, held at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, brought together key stakeholders including policymakers, health professionals, development…
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Oyebanji urges Ekiti health workers to show compassion, professionalism
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has urged health workers to show compassion and uphold professionalism while using the modern equipment provided in state hospitals. He made the call during the inauguration of the newly renovated and equipped General Hospital, Ifaki-Ekiti, to mark his administration’s third anniversary. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye,…
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