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Saturday, 15 March 2025
Health

Tragic Outcome for Osun Woman Who Chose Cash Over Surgery

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a woman from Ede, Osun State, identified as Mrs. Folakemi, has passed away after declining a free operation to remove her debilitating goitre in favor of N300,000 cash. Mrs. Folakemi, who had long suffered from the condition, was offered free medical treatment by a compassionate medical team. However, she […]

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Brain Drain Crisis in Nigerian Healthcare System as 16,000 Doctors Leave in Five Years

The Nigerian healthcare sector faces a significant challenge as the Federal Government reveals that approximately 16,000 doctors have left the country in the past five years, exacerbating the shortage of healthcare professionals. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, disclosed this alarming trend during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. According […]

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500 Patients Have Benefitted From Ogun Free Surgical Intervention Programne In One Week-Gov Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that over 500 surgeries have been performed on patients under his administration’s Free Surgical Intervention Programme in the last one week. Governor Abiodun made the disclosure when he received the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria who paid him […]

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100 Patients Benefit From Ogun Free Surgical Intervention Programme In Two Days

No fewer than 100 people have so far benefited from the ongoing Free Surgical Intervention Programme initiated by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The programme kicked off on Monday with the registration of patients, while surgical operations started in earnest on Tuesday. The surgical procedures are taking place across the six State Hospitals […]

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Abiodun’s Initiative for Free Surgical Procedures Begins in Abeokuta and Other Cities

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has launched the Free Surgical Intervention Programme, providing vital surgeries for those in need at State Hospitals in Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, and Ilaro. Commencing with beneficiary registration, the program offers both major and minor surgical procedures as part of the governor’s healthcare support to the populace. Dr. Rotimi Ogungbe, […]

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President Tinubu Affirms Commitment to Healthcare Advancement

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering dedication to enhancing healthcare services for all Nigerians, affirming a steadfast commitment to fostering both domestic and foreign investments in the sector. During a meeting with Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), accompanied by a delegation from […]

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Afreximbank Assures Completion of 500-Bed Health Facility in Abuja by 2025

Nigerians await the imminent launch of the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, as Benedict Oramah, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), reaffirms its commitment to delivering world-class healthcare by 2025. The $1 billion partnership between the Federal Government and Afreximbank signals a transformative leap forward for Nigeria’s healthcare landscape. Oramah’s announcement […]

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Nigerian Guild of Editors Applauds Kogi State’s Remarkable Achievements in Healthcare

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has lauded the Kogi State Government for its remarkable performance in various sectors, including infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The commendation came during a comprehensive tour of several projects initiated and completed under the tenure of former Governor Yahaya Bello. During the tour, which took place in Lokoja, the President […]