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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 […]
Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) with a substantial investment of ₦30 million in disease elimination efforts across the 33 Local Government Areas in the State. Speaking at a press briefing to mark the 2025 World NTDs Day, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, highlighted the […]
Oyo State Government has announced that private health facilities caught operating with unqualified personnel in the State will be shut down with immediate effect. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi stated this in a separate meeting with the Executives of Clinics and Maternity Proprietors and Proprietress Association of Nigeria (CAMPPAN), Oyo State branch and […]
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has destroyed unregistered and unwholesome products worth about eleven billion naira. The exercise which took place at the Oyo State Government approved dumpsite in Akinyele Local Government Area of the State was witnessed by NAFDAC Director General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye. Professor Adeyeye who was represented […]
The Federal Government has clarified that the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant, identified in Australia and some other countries in Europe, is not in Nigeria. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Kachollum Daju confirmed that a recently leaked letter addressed to the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors was precautionary and not intended […]
Pregnant women have been urged to register for Antenatal Care and ensure they undergo an HIV test to determine their HIV status. This call was made by the Chairman, Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), Dr. Gbola Adetunji while addressing newsmen today during a campaign organized to commemorate the 2024 World AIDS […]
Abidemi Monsurat Rasheed , A 33 years old lady living in Abeokuta Ogun state was bubbling with life ,living a life to fulfil her dreams. Unknown to her that the dreams may be impaired ,when she first got ill. In 2021,after visiting different hospitals due to an ailment that kept recurring, Monsurat was diagnosed with […]
Oyo State Government has been urged to enhance infection prevention and control training for healthcare workers following a Lassa fever outbreak in Saki. The Lassa Fever reportedly resulted in five deaths within three days. Hon. Shittu Ibrahim Aremu, representing Saki West State Constituency brought the matter of urgent public importance to the floor. He highlighted […]
Oyo State Rapid Response Team (RRT) has confirmed four deaths, linked to a suspected Lassa fever outbreak in Saki West local government area of the State. The fatalities consisted of three males and one 32-year-old female who was preparing for her marriage. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi had earlier tasked the Oyo […]
