Health

The Federal Government has confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, in Kano State. The disease, which affects various bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowls, and turkeys,…
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In an effort to raise more awareness and tackling violence against women and children in the community, the wife of the executive Chairman of Olorunsogo Local Government area of Oyo state, Mrs. Rasheedat Olayanju, has intensified her…
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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. Permanent secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs Kachollum…
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The Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (SOLONG) has called on healthcare professionals to work collaboratively to improve the nation’s healthcare system. The call was made during a panel session at SOLONG’s 6th annual International…
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The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Oyo State Chapter, has taken significant steps to promote the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during its State Management Meeting held in Ibadan. The meeting, which brought…
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Childhood obesity, a condition where a child’s weight is more than the healthy limits for their age and height, has become a growing global problem. Once considered to be a problem for wealthier nations, this crisis has reached Nigeria…
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Badirat Adebayo, a native of Ipapo community in Itesiwaju local government area of Oyo state is presently experiencing an excruciating pains following a 3 time surgery carried out on her without normal tests expected of a certified medical…
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Panelists at a day programme on sensitization on gender based violence, GBV, organized for secondary students in Oyo town want victims to always report any case of assault to appropriate quarters. The panelists which comprised ASP Funke…
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The 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.…
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The 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…
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