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Abeokuta – As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of the Ogun State Civil and Public Service, Governor Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of two new Permanent Secretaries. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya. According to the statement, the appointments are in line…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, announced on Monday that around 30,350 people in the state are currently receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS, with children making up 2% of this group. Dr Coker stressed the importance of preventing mother-to-child transmission and ensuring that children with HIV have proper care and treatment. She also…
Nigerian men beware of Miss Destiny, an HIV/AIDS patient. Aminat Coker Black Relief Foundation warns. A sincere alarm has been raised by an NGO named, “Aminat Coker Black Relief Foundation (ACBRF) to the general public especially, the Nigerian men living at home and abroad to beware of a lady named, Destiny– an HIV/AIDS patient who…
Ogun State Government to Conduct Compliance Exercises on Water Factories Following Cholera Outbreak In response to the recent outbreak of cholera in parts of Ogun State, the state government has announced its intention to carry out compliance exercises on all table and sachet water factories across the region. This action aims to ensure the highest…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs And Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, is currently in Ogun State to sign off on the social register to be used for the federal government’s conditional cash transfer and to distribute relief materials to victims of Isheri flooding. Edu arrived Ogun State on Friday evening where he met with Governor Dapo…
To combat Poliomyelitis infection and ensure a promising future for children, the Ogun State Government, in partnership with development organizations, initiated the National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) for youngsters aged 0-5 years. Launching the event at Idofoyi Health Center in Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government Area, Dr. Kayode Oladehinde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry…
A remarkable celebration unfolded in Brazil as Cicera Maria dos Santos, believed to be the world’s oldest living woman at 117 years old, marked her birthday alongside her 107-year-old sister, Josefa Maria de Conceicao. Cicera’s reported birth year is 1906, and if confirmed, this would make her one year older than the current Guinness World…
The Ogun State government reports a cholera outbreak in Ijebu North LGA. They urge residents to watch for symptoms, maintain hygiene, and avoid contaminated food and water. The statement from Tomi Coker, the governor’s health adviser, warns that cholera can be severe, causing dehydration and even death if not treated promptly. They advise people to…
The Ogun State government has officially confirmed the employment of 321 medical and healthcare personnel by the Ogun State Hospitals Management Board (HMB) over the past two years. This move was aimed at bolstering the existing healthcare workforce in the State. Mr. Olumuyiwa Ojo, the Director of Administration and Supplies at the Board, announced this…
A plea for assistance has been made by 60-year-old Odubiro Adesisi, a resident of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun state, Nigeria. She urgently requires a kidney transplant and is seeking the support of compassionate individuals to raise N20 million for her medical treatment. Odubiro’s medical condition, as documented in a report from Babcock University Teaching Hospital dated…
