EDITOR’S PICK You’re Goats – Adeboye’s Son, Leke Slams RCCG Pastors MKO Abiola’s Daughter Takes Shot at Sister for Comparing Late Dad With Yahaya Bello Lekki-Ikoyi Tollgate: Sanwo-Olu Intervenes, Agrees on Tolling Concessions When it comes to health, sugar has a mixed reputation. However, it is a fundamental source of energy and is necessary for … Read more
Gunmen have kidnapped deputy chief of staff’s wife and health director. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dorcas Vem, the wife of Silas Vem, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plateau Government House, has been kidnapped by gunmen. The gunmen, in a separate operation, equally kidnapped Dr. Samuel Audu, a Director in the Plateau State Ministry … Read more
Family has given fresh update on actress Iyabo Oko’s health status. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adebisi Odukanmi, daughter of veteran actress, Sidikat Odukanmi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko, whose ‘death’ was announced on social media during the week has said she believes her mother will get better if she gets the right support. Seeking … Read more
Cholera Killing Nigerians More Than COVID-19 EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos based medical practitioner, Oluwaseun Rotimi, hasa said, though a lot of attention has been fixated on COVID-19 pandemic by health authorities and individuals, yet there are other terrible infectious diseases killing Nigerians more than COVID-19. The Meddical Practitioner, pointed at Cholera, as … Read more
LASHMA, SENATOR TINUBU ENROL 1,300 ELDERS ON ILERA EKO HEALTH PLAN EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), in partnership with the Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has enrolled 1,300 elders on ILERA EKO Health plan. Speaking at the 31st Town Hall Meeting and 10th Edition of the … Read more
The below are seven amazing health benefits of farting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are health benefits of farting. Although farting in public or in the company of other people is considered an unacceptable social behaviour, it has quite a few surprising health benefits. Flatulence, passing gas or farting – no matter how you … Read more
Two humanitarian groups – Odumehaje Christian Medical Mission, OCMM and Raymond Akor Memorial Foundation, RAMF, have embarked on a four-day free medical outreach to Agaliga-Efabo community in Olamaboro Local Government Area of kogi state, Nigeria. Chairman and CEO of OCMM, Dr. Paul Odumu explained during the philanthropic exercise that, the event was to ensure help … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given a waiver for employment in the health, defence and paramilitary, to ensure that those who leave for greener pastures were replaced. Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige explained that the waiver was granted by the government despite an embargo on recruitment into public service. Ngige disclosed … Read more
Bawa made headlines after he hurriedly stepped off a podium while speaking during an event organised by the NIMC. EkoHotBlog had report earlier that h e struggled to walk back to his seat and slumped into his chair. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa is hale and hearty.” “This clarification … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo as the Chairman of the health sector reform committee. President Muhammadu Buhari has given consent to the setting up of a Health Sector Reform Committee to kickstart the development and implementation of the Health Sector Reform programme for Nigeria; in collaboration with the State Governments and … Read more
Tunde Odesola His name outnumbers the 26 letters of the English alphabet. Arguably, the most creative hands to ever hold a chisel and a paintbrush, but unmistakably the sublime genius embodying the inventive force of the Renaissance Age. A sculptor, painter, architect, poet and engineer, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is the 38-letter name a … Read more
…says Program is to Support Government and The People. By_ Babatunde Kaka A civic group, Aspiring Generation Foundation, on Tuesday, 10th August 2021 kicked off a medical outreach program in Epe Local Government. The event witnessed a slew of beneficiaries, who trooped out to take advantage of the window of opportunity to check their medical … Read more
UNICEF Communication Specialist, Samuel Kaalu, who spoke on the objectives of the Media Dialogue, which was organised by UNICEF, in collaboration with Abubakar Rimi Television, said the meeting sought to inform journalists to focus on breastfeeding in their news stories and programmes. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has tasked Nigerian journalists to participate actively, … Read more
The Chairman, Jema’a local Government Area Council Mr Peter Danjuma Averik has reiterated the Council’s commitment toward providing quality and affordable health Care services to the people in the area for Growth and development. Mr. Peter Averik Stated this on Thursday during a one-day free medical service and official Flagg-off of healthcare activities at Ungwan … Read more
Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods has closed 16 illegal, substandard, and unregistered pharmacies, patent medicine stores, and health premises. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the facilities were shut at Ajegunle and Alaba Suru axis of Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, … Read more
The Ogun State Government has tasked medical personnel on its payroll to shun act of private practice while on duty, in order to avoid revenue leakages and justify government huge investment in the health sector. The Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Nafiu Aigoro gave this charge while leading a team on a … Read more
The Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has promised that his administration would mop out every available fund to ensure that it’s Health and education institutions gets the deserving attention it required to position them among the best in the country. Governor Bello made this while receiving a report on the take-off of the College … Read more
By Ademola Orunbon Funding of PHCs is important to the overall development of the State The health indices for mothers and children and prolonged life expectancy cannot change, without addressing healthcare at the grassroots You May Also Like: ITF Detect Employment Scam, Warns Citizens Opinion!!! Understanding Afenifere, Herders And FGN From Security Perspective The Ogun … Read more
The Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, hasstated that registration of health facilities and renewal of certificates shall be done strictly online.
The World Bank Group has revealed it will partner with the Nigerian government to build up the health and education sectors. World Bank Group’s President, David Malpass, disclosed this during a press briefing at the 2020 annual general meeting on Thursday. According to him, the system of transparency in government is important to reduce corruption … Read more