Health

In a bid to raise awareness and save lives through early detection, the Access to Basic Medical Care (ABC) Foundation has announced a free breast cancer screening initiative for 1,000 women in Oyo State. The initiative, which forms part of activities to commemorate Pink Month—globally recognized every October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month—was unveiled by…

By Isaac Olufemi Ojo Temitayo Aluko, 13, a Junior Secondary School student at IMG Grammar School, Ibadan, dreads the sound of the school bell when her period starts. With no functional toilets in the school, her only option is to hide in the bush behind the classrooms, praying her uniform does not stain and that…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to exploring modern technologies to improve and transform agricultural practices in the state. Governor Makinde, who spoke through the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, stated this on Monday, while receiving, on a courtesy visit, Chinese investors from China Overseas Engineering Group Co. Limited at…

Snoring, often dismissed as a mere nighttime nuisance can be a sign of underlying health concerns that deserve serious medical attention, experts warn. According to health specialists, snoring occurs when airflow through the nose and throat is partially blocked during sleep, causing surrounding tissues to vibrate. The obstruction can be due to factors such as…

Health experts are warning the public to be more aware of the symptoms of low blood sugar, a condition medically known as hypoglycemia, which can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Low blood sugar occurs when the level of glucose in the blood drops below the normal range, typically under 70 milligrams per decilitre…

The Alumni of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Class of “85 have called on the relevant stakeholders including alumnus to rally round the government in its efforts to revamp the health sector. It was submitted that the sector is being confronted with various challenges that makes it difficult for the general public to…

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed his administration’s readiness to share its successful primary healthcare delivery model with the Federal Government. This comes as the FG recently announced plans to establish 8,800 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) nationwide. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Omituntun Free Medical Mission held at the Ibadan North-East Local…

…Elders Support Worker, Care Home, Home Caregiver and Caregiver Training An Ibadan-based Elders Care Advocate, Assurance Imperial Home is one of the best home care and care homes for all in need of elderly care. Located at the popular Osuntokun Avenue, Bodija and Bashorun Estate, Akobo, in the ancient city of Ibadan, the care home…

The Civil Society – Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has called on the Oyo State Government to allocate a dedicated budget code for nutrition in the state’s health budget. During a visit to the office of the Director of Public Health, Dr. Babatunde Akintunde, on Tuesday, the Oyo State Coordinator of CS-SUNN, Mr. Adio…

The Global Fund has acknowledged that the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria cannot be successful without substantial participation from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to reach the key population groups most affected by these diseases. To this end, the Global Fund is sponsoring ACOMIN, a National Network of CSOs working on the prevention, treatment and…