UI Re-opens Upgraded Eye Clinic
The University Health Services (UHS) of the University of Ibadan has upgraded the equipment in its Eye Clinic to offer quality service to members of the University Community and the general public.
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We Need Critical Decisions to Rescue National Agencies, Sectors says UI Don
A Professor of Neuroscience and Comparative Anatomy at the University of Ibadan, Professor James Olukayode Olopade has stated that critical decisions are needed to rescue the majority of Nigeria’s national agencies and sectors.
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Oyo State Govt. Rescues Destitute, Twin Daughters in Ibadan
The Oyo State Government during the course of the week, reiterated its commitment to ending the menace of vagrancy, street begging and other societal ills, while it rescued a homeless woman and her twin daughters off the streets within the Ibadan metropolis.
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Oyo Govt. Presents Refrigerated Meat Van to Butchers
Presenting the van at the State Secretariat, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye stated that conveying meat with open vans and trucks is dangerous to residents in the state.
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Oyo Govt. Steps Up Palliatives Distribution Drive
It will be recalled that in a state-wide broadcast to cushion the effect of the oil subsidy removal and the general hardship on the people of Oyo State, the Governor promised to put in place measures that will assist the residents, particularly the down-trodden.
The Chairman, Hon Segun Ogunwuyi, at a meeting with the enlarged committee members, said the palliatives would be rolled out the moment the Governor ratifies the final template for the implementation from members.
Why I’m Financing Eye Surgery, Treatment Beyond my Senatorial District — Akintunde, Oyo Central Lawmaker
Speaking at the free eye surgery and treatment, an initiative of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid & Relief Centre from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, jointly sponsored by him and T. Adamunul Muslimeen, Oyo State branch, on Friday, Akintunde, who is also vice-chairmen of the senate committee on police, said people of Ibadan should use the opportunity well.
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Anthrax: Oyo Govt. Sensitizes Butchers, Cattle Dealers
“The state government under the leadership of Engr. Seyi Makinde has put every machinery in place with necessary stakeholders to curtail the outbreak of the anthrax. Part of it is that information has been sent to all veterinary doctors and directors of agriculture across the 33 local governments in the state to be on red alert”.
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Oyo Govt. Set to Review Public Health Law
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice and Solicitor-General of Oyo State, Mrs. Evelyn Akintunde maintained that the document, which would be reviewed according to the extant laws of the State, would help improve the health status and well-being of residents of the state.
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Women, Children’s Wellbeing: Oyo, UNICEF Relaunch SOMTEC Initiative
Speaking, the UNICEF Social Behavioural Change Specialist, Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, said the quarterly meeting will ensure attitudinal change for results among parents and caregivers for a healthier Oyo State.
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“Professional Bodies Are Important Part of Academic Institutions” — UI VC
Professor Adebowale commended the Council for the last professional Pharmacy accreditation exercise, saying such exercises keep the University on its toes towards achieving excellence.
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Expert Advocates the Intake of Herbs to Improve Wellness
Wellness – He, however, cautioned that there are some drawbacks that include the presence of certain toxic or potentially carcinogenic agents in some herbs adding that these drawbacks call for detailed and proper research to identify the bioactive components and their specific functions in herbs.
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Oyo Govt Seals 5 HealthCare Facilities Over Quackery in Ibadan
The inspection revealed alarming evidence of malpractice, misdiagnoses and inappropriate treatments being administered to unsuspected patients” he said.
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