Health
In response to the recent outbreak of diphtheria in some parts of the country, the Oyo State Government has strengthened efforts to curb the spread of the disease and protect residents. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi stated this in Ibadan, at the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), According to her, Diphtheria is a highly […]
Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, on Friday, held its second matriculation ceremony, with the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as the special guest of honour. Speaking at the event held at the main auditorium of the College at Eleyele, Ibadan, Governor Makinde represented by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. […]
Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to improving oral healthcare and promoting awareness on the importance of oral hygiene as part of overall well-being. This was emphasized during the celebration of World Oral Health Day 2025 at the Ministry of Health, where the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, delivered a keynote address. Speaking […]
Oyo State Government has announced plans to upgrade 66 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across the state, with at least two facilities in each of the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) set for revitalization. Addressing a critical stakeholders’ meeting yesterday, held at SDM Tavern Hotels and Suites in Ibadan, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi […]
Oyo State government has officially flagged off the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. The children, enrolled from 90 schools across 18 LGAs were presented their Insurance scheme ID cards on Thursday at the Ibadan Civic center, Idi-ape, Ibadan, by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal. The Deputy Governor […]
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, has emphasized the need for young girls to practice and maintain good personal hygiene. NAWOJ Chairperson in Oyo State, Mrs Omolola Alamu stated this at the flag-off of PAD-A GIRL INITIATIVE at The Saint Theresa College, Oke Ado, Ibadan. Mrs Alamu noted that many girls in the society […]
……… As Academic Activities Paralyze At Clinical Institutions In The Zone Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, SouthWest Zone including Edo State has expressed its displeasure with the non-payment of Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, CONMESS, Scale for Clinical Lecturers as being obtained in other Zones of the Country. Addressing Newsmen at the […]
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has cautioned people against the outbreak of seasonal diseases such as Meningitis, Lassa Fever, Cholera and Measles, sensitising them on how to prevent them in the society. The Agency in a bid to intensify its integrated preventive campaign against the seasonal but infectious diseases organised a Sensitisation and Public Enlightenment […]
Oyo state has made commendable strides in reducing the prevalence of female genital mutilation in the state having reduced the occurrence rate from sixty three percent to 31.3 percent within the past six years. Wife of Oyo state governor, Mrs Tamunominimi Makinde disclosed this in an address during the event organized by her office to […]
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, has joined the global community to commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), This year’s theme, “stepping up the pace”, emphasizes the need for collective action to eradicate this harmful practice that affects millions of girls and women worldwide. In […]
