Oluwafunke Ishola

Nigeria

Business Correspondent at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

A Journalist, Communicator, Development Enthusiast and a Music Lover. #Change Agent #Go Getter

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NMA advocates end to casualisation of doctors

4 weeks ago | nannews.ng | Oluwafunke Ishola |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Folashade Adeniran |Muhyideen Jimoh

NMA advocates end to casualisation of doctors By Oluwafunke IsholaThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has appealed to the Federal and state governments to immediately stop casualisation of doctors working in public hospitals across the country. NMA’s first Vice-President, Dr Benjamin Olowojebutu, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday.
Experts advocate improved laboratory analysis for food fortification

4 weeks ago | nannews.ng | Oluwafunke Ishola |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Folashade Adeniran |Muhyideen Jimoh

By Oluwafunke IsholaDr Adeyemi Opeoluwa, Director Scientific, Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), has called for improved investment in laboratory regulatory capacity to advance food micronutrient analysis. Opeoluwa said this at the graduation of the third cohort of the Laboratory Analysis of Food Micronutrients (LAoFM) Course on Wednesday in Lagos.
Give doctors in public hospitals permanent, pensionable appointment -NMA to Govt

4 weeks ago | iyamagazine.com | Oluwafunke Ishola

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has appealed to the Federal and state governments to immediately stop casualisation of doctors working in public hospitals across the country. NMA’s first Vice-President, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday. Olowojebutu contended that ending casualisation of doctors would help to check brain drain and restore sanity to the health sector.
Expert urges mass vaccination against meningitis

1 month ago | iyamagazine.com | Oluwafunke Ishola

A Professor of Public Health, Prof. Tanimola Akande has called for mass vaccination against cerebrospinal meningitis, especially in the northern part of the country. Akande, A Consultant Public Health Physician, Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos.
Lagos records 10 confirmed Diphtheria cases in 3 months

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Oluwafunke Ishola

News Express |31st Mar 2025 | 59Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof Akin AbayomiLagos Health Commissioner, Prof Akin AbayomiBy OLUWAFUNKE ISHOLAThe Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between Jan. 1 and March 27, 2025. Abayomi said in a statement on Sunday, that health authorities were intensifying efforts to control the outbreak.
Lagos general hospital repairs severe liver injury

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Oluwafunke Ishola

News Express |28th Mar 2025 | 7Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof Akin AbayomiLagos Health Commissioner, Prof Akin AbayomiBy OLUWAFUNKE ISHOLAIn a remarkable display of medical expertise and teamwork, the Orile-Agege General Hospital, Lagos, has successfully performed a complex life-saving surgery on a patient with a severe liver injury. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof.
Technical skills, infrastructure needed to boost cold chain system – Experts - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

1 month ago | nannews.ng | Oluwafunke Ishola |Folashade Adeniran |Magdalene Ukuedojor |Ismail Abdulaziz

By Oluwafunke IsholaStakeholders in the nutrition and cold chain system have stressed the need for an improved technical expertise and infrastructure to strengthen cold chain process for a resilient and sustainable food system. The stakeholders said this during the seventh West African Cold Chain Summit and Exhibition (WACCSE) on Wednesday in Lagos. They spoke during a panel session titled: “Strengthening Cold Chain Infrastructure for Safe and Nutritious Food in West Africa”.
Tooth Loss: Why prompt treatment matters

1 month ago | iyamagazine.com | Oluwafunke Ishola

Neglecting tooth loss can lead to systemic inflammation, increasing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Additionally, individuals with mental health disorders often face challenges in maintaining oral hygiene, leading to a higher incidence of dental problems.
Retailer reiterates commitment to women empowerment, sustainable practices

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Oluwafunke Ishola |Kayode Adelowokan

Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Ltd. (RSNL), popularly known as Shoprite, has reiterated its commitment to women’s empowerment and sustainable practices to enhance socio-economic development. Its Interim Chief Executive Officer, Dr Folakemi Fadahunsi, made the commitment while receiving the 2025 CSR Marble Award for Excellence on behalf of the firm in Lagos.
Diphtheria Outbreak: Lagos Govt. activates emergency response at King’s College

2 months ago | newsexpressngr.com | Oluwafunke Ishola

News Express |11th Mar 2025 | 8 Prof Abayomi, Lagos State Health Commissioner Prof Abayomi, Lagos State Health CommissionerBy OLUWAFUNKE ISHOLAThe Lagos State Government has activated its Emergency Response Committee, following the outbreak of diphtheria in the boarding house of King’s College, Lagos, Victoria Island Annex. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government’s disclosure came following NAN’s publication announcing the outbreak of diphtheria in the school.