Abiyamo: Ondo state Contributory Health Commission flags off distribution of free birth kits to pregnant women

By: Ade Adeleke The Ondo State Contributory Health Commission has flagged off the distribution of free birth kits to pregnant women under the Abiyamo scheme in the State. At the flag-off of the birth kits distribution at the UNIMEDTH, Akure complex and State Specialist Hospital Akure on Monday, the Director-General of the State Contributory Health…

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Group alleges UNIMEDTH Acting CMD, Dr. Gbala for diverting patients to private hospital in Ondo

…demands his immediate removal by Mr. Governor A concerned group known as Ondo State Elegant Youth Forum (OSEYF), has alleged the Acting Chief Medical Director of the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Michael Olumide Gbala for diverting patients from government hospital to his private hospital in Ondo town, calling for his immediate removal…

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Ondo govt, UNICEF engage Media professionals in combating HPV

Media organizations and professionals have been charged to support efforts in the fight against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) through vaccination campaigns. This was announced during a Media Advocacy Meeting on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccines, Non Polio Supplemental Immunization Activity (NPSIA), and Routine Immunization, held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in Igbara-Oke, Ifedore Local Government Area of…

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Breaking: Industrial unrest looms in Ondo Health sector, as Nurses issues ultimatum to Aiyedatiwa over 8-point demands

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Council has issued 15-days ultimatum to the Ondo State Government to meet some of its demands for members or face industrial unrest. NANNM which is a professional cum-trade union for professional nurses, gave the ultimatum in a letter to the State Governor, Hon. Lucky…

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Flash flood: Ondo Nurses ‘NANNM’ seek urgent Govt’s help for victims, Sympathize with Osemawe, Ondo people

NANNM Ondo State Council Sympathizes with the Osemawe of Ondo and the People of Ondo City Over Recent Flash Floods The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Council, under the leadership of Comrade Orobode Felix Akintobi, extends its deepest sympathies to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, Jilo III,…

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Ondo targets 924,119 children for vaccination against killer diseases

Ondo State government has expressed its commitment to ensuring effective implementation of the measles campaign commencing on October 5th through 10th October, 2024, declaring that a total of 924,119 children will be targeted for immunization against child killer diseases. The Deputy State Health Educator, Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Mrs Olubunmi Obaromi declared…

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Polio, measles: Unvaccinated children can spread virus in schools, communities —UNICEF warns

…..Challenges Media on Vaccination Campaign. By: SUNSHINETRUTH News UNICEF has challenged the media to take up the responsibility of intensifying awareness about the critical need for polio vaccination across Nigeria’s southwest and Edo State. During a one-day Zonal Media Orientation on Non-Polio Supplemental Immunization Integrated Activities (NPSIA), held in Oyo town on Thursday, September 26,…

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