Health – Ogunwatch

70,000 patients to benefit from Ogun’s free surgeries

The Ogun State government has said seventy thousand (70,000) residents would benefit from the state’s free surgery intervention program. The flag-off of registration for the intervention was held on Monday at the

February 26, 2024

Health

Japa: OGSG approves immediate replacement of health workers

Following the acute manpower shortage in government health facilities as a result of Japa, the governor of Ogun state has approved the immediate replacement of any health practitioner that leaves the service

February 26, 2024

Health

How to apply for Ogun free surgical intervention program

The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun has offered a one week free surgical intervention program for residents of the state. The health programme, spearheaded by the Ogun State Health Insurance Agency, is

February 24, 2024

Health

NGO sensitizes Ogun girls on menstrual hygiene, gives free pads

Following the high rate on unwanted pregnancy among youths, the Queen Adetutu Oshinowo initiative, has sensitized 100 secondary school girls on sexual abstinence, menstrual hygiene among others. The sensitization program took place

February 24, 2024

Health·Metro

Ogun assures of proactive measures on industrial chemicals, waste

The Ogun State government has pledged to take bold steps in managing chemicals and waste in order to improve environmental governance and develop a sustainable economy. Dapo Abiodun, made this known during

January 30, 2024

Health

OGEPA seals tyre recycling company over pollution

The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has sealed Gande Limited, Siun, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, for environmental violations. Farouk Akintunde, Senior Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor

January 24, 2024

Health·Metro

NAFDAC investigates poisoning claims in plantain chips

NAFDAC's Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, released a statement on Saturday affirming the agency's commitment to public health and the thorough examination of the claim before any action is taken.

January 20, 2024

Health

Lagos warns of toxic plantain chips, residents cautioned

In an official statement posted on the Lagos State Government's X handle late Tuesday, LASCOPA emphasized the need for consumers to exercise vigilance when purchasing plantain chips to safeguard their health.

January 17, 2024

Health

Sowore challenges Tinubu in ECOWAS marathon

While applauding ECOWAS for their initiative, Sowore couldn't overlook the conspicuous absence of President Tinubu, the Chairman of ECOWAS, who hadn't signaled his involvement in the half marathon or the 5km fun

December 15, 2023

Health·Politics

Ogun to landlords: Build toilets or lose your properties

The Ogun state government has threatened to take away houses of landlords who do not have toilet facilities. The development, according to the authorities, is a result of efforts to control open

November 29, 2023

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