The University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo City, under the leadership of Dr. Michael O. Gbala, recently sponsored a comprehensive training program on the Principles of Health Law and Ethics for its clinical and non-clinical staff. The event, which took place on February 26, 2025, drew a significant number of participants. Organized by Waymaker…
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR LUCKY ORIMISAN AIYEDATIWA, AND HIS EXCELLENCY, DEPUTY GOVERNOR OLAYIDE ADELAMI Your Excellencies, On behalf of my family, I want to join other well-meaning people of Ondo State to congratulate your Excellencies, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami, on your successful swearing-in as the leaders of our…
The Ondo State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), has extended its heartfelt congratulations to two of its members who were on Monday appointed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. They are; Dr Taiwo Fasoranti appointed as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Professor Simidele Odimayo, who was reappointed the Special Adviser to the…
FELICITATIONS TO MR GOVERNOR FROM HEALTH WORKERS I, Comrade (Chief) SEGUN AJIBOYE, Ondo State Chairman of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, (MHWUN), on behalf of my SAC, SEC and entire members of my Union, heartily rejoice with workers’ friendly Governor, His Excellency, HON. (DR) LUCKY ORIMISAN AIYEDATIWA, on the occasion of his…
……Goes tough over dumping of waste on Highways And Road Corridors. By: Precious Oluwole The Ondo State Waste Management Authority on Wednesday, organized one day Sensitization Workshop tagged “Indiscriminate Dumping Of Refuse Along Highways And Road Corridors, Socio-economic implications.” In her opening remarks, the Chairman, Ondo State Waste Management Authority, Mrs Olayinka Alabi noted that…
By: Precious Oluwole The Ondo State Contributory Health Commission in collaboration with the Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency in partnership with Clinton Health Access Initiatives is set to commence phase three enrollment of Clinton Health Access Initiatives vulnerable population, targeting 18,000 vulnerable persons. This was revealed during a planning meeting for the phase…
CMD ENGAGES THE PHARMACY DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROVIDE MEDICATIONS TO IN-PATIENTS AT A CHEAPER AND MORE AFFORDABLE RATE COMPARED TO VENDORS FROM OUTSIDE. As part of his commitment to staff capacity-building and effective service delivery, the CMD Dr. Michael Gbala deliberated on a brief yet impactful meeting with the Pharmacy Department. His…
CMD UNIMEDTH ADVISES ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS ON THE NEED TO WRITE RESEARCH PAPERS The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UNIMED Teaching Hospital, Dr. Olumide Gbala has emphasized the importance of research as a cornerstone for academic excellence and institutional growth during a meeting with the administrative officers. He called for more active participation in publishing high-quality…
ON THE PLANNED STRIKE ACTION BY THE NURSES IN GENERAL AND SPECIALIST HOSPITALS IN ONDO STATE The attention of the State Government has been drawn to a planned industrial action to be embarked upon by the National Association of Nurses and Midwives, Ondo State branch, effective from Friday, 31st January, 2025. To say the least,…
A renowned parasitologist, Prof. Olusegun Akanbi, has affirmed that herbal medicine remains one of the most promising solutions for malaria treatment, given the parasite’s growing resistance to conventional drugs. Prof. Akanbi noted the persistent struggle between mankind and malaria parasites, stressing the significant role medicinal plants could play in overcoming the disease. “Without prejudice to…
