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Osun State government has reaffirmed its commitment to the eradication of tuberculosis and leprosy in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye stated this at the distribution of 60 motorbikes to State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Supervisors and their Assistants at the Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo. Alhaji Igbalaye, represented […]
Oyo State Government is set to screen Three Hundred and Forty seven thousand, three hundred and four (347, 304) individuals as ‘Project 10 Million Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers’ commences in Ibadan. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi stated this at the unveiling of the Project 10 Million with the members of the […]
Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwasherimi Ajetumobi has said that a total number of 245 suspected cases of the dreaded cholera disease was reported between January 1 to October 7, 2024 with 23 cases confirmed while only one death was recorded during the period. The Commissioner disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the […]
Oyo Water Corporation says it has restored water supply to residents in some parts of the State, after many years of service disruption due to technical challenges faced by the Corporation. The Corporation added that repairs of leakages and burst on other water pipelines located within the State is ongoing. A statement issued […]
The Nigerian Public Health Agency said that by the end of epidemiological week 39, the country had recorded 10,837 suspected cases and 359 deaths. It said that the figure represented 239 per cent increase in fatalities compared to 2023. It said that the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) for the year stood at […]
Oyo South Senator, Sharafadeen Alli has continued to demonstrate his unwavering determination to fostering a more inclusive and empowering environment for girls to ensure they are equipped for a brighter future. Latest proof of this determination is the sponsoring of the second season of the ‘Flow with Dignity School Tour’, which aims to empower 5,000 […]
The Oyo State Government has mandated residents of the state to vaccinate their dogs and cats against the dreaded rabies disease. The mandate was contained in a release issued on Tuesday, by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, drawing the residents’ attention to the importance of such vaccination. Recall that this […]
Five worshippers have been confirmed dead, while others are on admission at the Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo area of Ibadan, Oyo State, after they took part in a feast known in Yoruba parlance as ipese organised by an Ibadan-based white-garment church. However, as of the time of filing this report on Saturday, about 50 of […]
By Titilayo Kupoliyi In the furtherance of its motto, “health is wealth”, the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria on Thursday, embarked on a campaign to Agodi Motor Park, Gate, Ibadan to celebrate this year’s World Environment Health Day. Speaking on the theme of the celebration, “Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities Through Disaster Risk Reduction […]
The global vaccine alliance, Gavi, has announced plans to buy 500,000 doses of the mpox vaccine for Africa. According to the BBC, the delivery is expected later this year. It was gathered that Gavi also allocated $50 million to cover the costs of transportation, delivery, and vaccine administration across the continent.
