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JUST IN: Industrial action looms in Ondo as doctors issue strike ultimatum
By Boye Oyeyemi – Medical doctors in Ondo State have threatened to embark on a three-day warning strike beginning Monday, July 14, 2025, over what they describe as the continued neglect of the state’s healthcare system and the poor treatment of health workers. The threat was issued by the state chapter of the National Association of Government General and Dental…
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Oyo upgrades 66 Primary Healthcare Centres with equipment, solar power systems
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government has commenced the upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, aiming to improve grassroots healthcare delivery. The initiative includes the provision of essential medical tools and the installation of alternative power sources to ensure uninterrupted services. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, made the announcement during the distribution of…
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Edo confirms Dengue fever outbreak, records 86 cases
… advises residents to keep clean surroundings The Edo State government on Friday confirmed an outbreak of Dengue Fever, with 86 cases reported across several local government areas in the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, stated this during a press briefing, assuring that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo remains fully committed to protecting residents’ health and will…
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Oyo concludes 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission across 33 LGAs
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has concluded the 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission aimed at delivering free healthcare services to residents across the state. Speaking at the final phase of the programme held at the Secretariat, Ibadan, for public and civil servants, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said the mission provided…
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Over ₦65bn disbursed as FG, states intensify primary healthcare reforms
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government and state governments have renewed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system, following the disbursement of over ₦65 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in 2025. Speaking at the 11th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting on BHCPF in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad…
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Lagos begins enforcement of single-use plastics ban July 1
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government is set to commence enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics in markets and other public places from July 1, 2025. The enforcement follows the expiration of an 18-month moratorium granted after the initial announcement in January last year. The ban prohibits the sale and use of disposable plastic bags, including the…
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LAWMA arrests illegal waste collectors in Victoria Island, Ikoyi
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Sunday carried out a clampdown on illegal waste collectors operating around the Victoria Island and Ikoyi axis. LAWMA Managing Director, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this via his X handle (formerly Twitter), saying the enforcement teams conducted targeted operations to apprehend cart pushers operating without approval. He noted that the activities…
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Lagos reopens Oko-Oba Abattoir after compliance with sanitation rules
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate reopening of the Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege after the operators complied with sanitation and hygiene regulations. The abattoir was shut down on June 19 by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources over environmental violations and poor operational practices. Announcing the reopening in a post on X…
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Residents commend NYSC for free medical outreach in Kajola
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Residents of Kajola in Ede North Local Government Area of Osun State have commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for providing free medical services under its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD). The outreach, held at the Kajola Township Hall, offered residents free medical consultations, checkups, essential drugs, and health education on dental care,…
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Kwara records surge in family planning uptake — TCI reveals
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Challenge Initiative (TCI) has disclosed that condoms, injectable contraceptives, and implants are the most preferred family planning methods among clients in Kwara State over the last three years. The State Program Manager, Dr. Adebayo Adefila, made this known at the Kwara State media roundtable on family planning, themed “Kwara Family Planning Progress: Sustaining Partnerships…
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