Category: HEALTH
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REFUTAL OF A MISLEADING REPORT OF LOOTED ICU EQUIPMENT AT UNIMEDTH
The attention of the Management of University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State has been drawn to a viral publication making the round via different social media handles belonging to one Oluyemi Fasipe, CEO, YemieFash Media alleging purported looting of ICU equipment donated by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Ordinarily, the management…
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State House medical centre fit for purpose, says Presidency
The Presidency on Monday expressed satisfaction with the standard of work done at the Presidential Wing of the State House Medical Centre, saying that the facility is fit for purpose. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this after touring the N21bn facility. However, the former lawmaker said it is now left…
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Breaking News: Resident Doctors suspend industrial action
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has suspended its ongoing strike today. The President of the Association, Dr Emeka Innocent Orji who disclosed this to newsmen in Abuja said Work across all hospitals is to resume 8am tomorrow as the Association would review progress made in 2 weeks. The suspension is coming after the…
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SYAN urges President Tinubu to constitute meritorious team
A group of youths called Southern Youths Assembly of Nigeria, SYAN has advised President Bola Tinubu to ensure that his governance team is made up of trusted and tested people. Spokesperson of the group in Ondo State, David Aladesanmi at a Press Conference held at the NUJ press centre in Àkúré, the Ondo State Capital,…
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Health workers are not on strike in Ondo State – Head of Service
The attention of the Office of the Head of Service has been drawn to the nationwide strike action declared by Health Workers under the auspices of JOHESU across the nation. It is however cheering to inform the public that, given the existing mutual understanding between the organised labour and the Arakunrin Akeredolu government due its…
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At least nine people die in El Salvador football stadium stampede
At least nine people have died after a stampede at a football stadium in El Salvador’s capital, San Salvador, officials have said. Police said seven men and two women were among the dead, with all the victims over the age of 18. The crush occurred during a match between local team Alianza and Santa Ana…
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Stop rushing out of bed every morning – Health expert warms female Journalists
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for regular medical checkups for women in order to live healthy lives and long enough to reap the fruits of their labour. The Ondo State Acting Chairperson, Comrade Tola Gbadamosi, made the call on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, during the association’s programme on women health held…
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Government approves recruitment of health workers in Ondo state
The Ondo State Government on Friday said it has approved the recruitment of health workers into various cadres in the health sector. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Awolowo Ajaka stated this at the inauguration of Optimised Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week (OWNCHW) Technical Committee in his office in Akure, the state capital. According to…
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News flash : Ondo, Seventeen Other States To Benefit From Over One hundred Billion Naira Health Grant
Over one hundred and three point eight billion naira grant from global fund has been Earmarked for Resilience and Sustainable health system programme in eighteen states including Ondo State by the federal government through National Agency for the control of AIDS, NACA. Sequel to this, a Five man State advocacy team was set up to…
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