Over 345,000 pupils across public primary and secondary schools in Osun State are expected to undergo free eye care screening. The screening exercise will be conducted at the Imole School Eye Health Programme and will commence on 25 February. On Tuesday, Dr. Rasaq Akindele, the Executive Secretary of the Osun Health Insurance Agency, noted that beneficiaries will undergo comprehensive eye screening and examinations. Among the services to render during the…

Health experts warn that eating food exposed to flies can lead to serious health problems, including infections and diseases. Flies often land on dirty surfaces before touching food, spreading harmful germs that can make people sick. Flies move between garbage, sewage, and other filthy areas, picking up bacteria and viruses along the way. When they land on food, they transfer these germs, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses. According to…

The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Saving One Million Lives Programme for Results (SOMLPforR), is adapting the National Reproductive Health Policy (NRHP) to meet local needs. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Health, aims to improve maternal and child healthcare. The state government noted on their Facebook page on Monday that the workshop held recently saw experts from various sectors to refine the policy. Dr. Mazeedat Erinosho,…

Anambra State Police Command has uncovered a child trafficking ring in an apartment located at Inland Town, Onitsha, arresting three suspects, including a fake medical doctor. The operation led to the rescuing of ten malnourished children aged between 5 and 8-year-old. Commissioner of Police (CP) Ikioye Orutugu, made this known during a press briefing on Monday. According to him, officers from the 3-3 Divisional Headquarters acted on intelligence and arrested…

The Bayelsa State Government, in partnership with the Federal Government and Zipline, has taken a major step to improve healthcare delivery by expanding its medical drone service network. This initiative aims to ensure that remote communities receive essential medicines, vaccines, and emergency medical supplies on time. This development was shared to THE PUNCH on Sunday A new Zipline distribution centre was recently commissioned in Yenagoa, the state capital, by the…

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified efforts to tackle illegal waste recycling and scavenging across the state, warning property owners against allowing such activities on their premises. LAWMA’s Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated that the agency had noticed a rise in unregulated sorting, dumping, and trading of recyclables, which not only defaces the city but also poses environmental hazards. Read Also: Lagos reaffirms commitment to youth development…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a trans-border drug network, arresting four individuals and seizing large quantities of illegal substances in multiple operations. On 27 January, NDLEA intercepted a Sienna bus on Nasarawa-Toto road in Keffi, arresting Zahradeen Adamu, 27 and Abubakar Usman, 44 for smuggling 190,960 tramadol pills from Onitsha to Yola. Another Sienna, driven by Abba Usman, 48, was also stopped. Supplier Kingsley Mbaeri was…

A wider waist increases your risk of dementia – but there are simple ways to offset the damage Most of us are aware that excess weight around the belly in middle age raises our risk of developing a long list of health issues later in life – heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes. However, the link between belly fat and brain health is less well-known. There is mounting evidence that the…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), through the support of the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), has provided 3 million bottles of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to Nigeria to boost maternal health. The healthcare products were donated by Kirk Humanitarian. However, with 12 million pregnancies annually, wider MMS availability is essential. Nigeria faces a high maternal mortality rate (1,047 deaths per 100,000 live births), with many babies born underweight or prematurely.…

Don’t let age hold you back: it’s never too late to build a more resilient brain and body We used to think that the only thing that could happen when you get older is that things go downhill. Thankfully we’ve moved past that phase. We now recognise for example that dementia is an abnormal trajectory of ageing. While some change in our cognition is expected, it does not need to interfere with our daily lives. In…

Ahead of the auspicious day set for the celebration of love among couples, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) urges Nigerians to maintain healthy sexual practices to prevent the spread of infections. Under the theme “Love Wisely, Spread Love, Not HIV,” NACA advises citizens to prioritise safety, emphasiding that protection is essential in matters of love. The agency highlighted key health measures as HIV remains a public…

As part of ongoing reforms in the health sector, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated his administration’s dedication to providing accessible and affordable healthcare for all residents of Ekiti State. The governor made this commitment during an inspection of Ijan General Hospital, where he assessed the ongoing renovation and upgrades of healthcare facilities. Also, Governor Oyebanji disclosed that his government has initiated the renovation of at least one primary health center…