Isaac Adewole – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:11:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Isaac Adewole – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 I Will Furnish The NYSC Clinic In Osun State – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-furnish-the-nysc-clinic-in-osun-state-isaac-adewole/ Sun, 02 Sep 2018 20:11:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214927 Prof. Isaac Adewole on Saturday pledged to furnish the newly built clinic of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Ede, Osun. “When I received a call from an NYSC official that the scheme needed drugs in Osun, I told her not to worry that I know someone I can call. “To me [...]

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]]> FG sets to provide Special Intervention Funds for Tertiary and Specialist Hospitals. https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-sets-to-provide-special-intervention-funds-for-tertiary-and-specialist-hospitals/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:36:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198618 Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has disclosed that the Federal Government would provide special intervention funds for Tertiary and Specialist Health Facilities in Nigeria. The Minister stated this at the opening ceremony of the National Executive Council Meeting of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), in Abuja recently. Prof. Adewole said that each [...]

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]]> We Will Buy Into The Free Home Healthcare Programme In Abia State – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-buy-into-the-free-home-healthcare-programme-in-abia-state-isaac-adewole/ Sat, 04 Nov 2017 15:35:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=187596 Prof. Isaac Adewole, has praised Abia Government for giving out free home healthcare programme for elderly people in the state. He said “for Abia Government to deem it necessary to do more for this category of people, it is commendable and we shall explore areas of assistance and buy into this scheme.” He urged the [...]

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]]> I Have Called The Managing Director Of The Aso Rock Clinic – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-called-the-managing-director-of-the-aso-rock-clinic-isaac-adewole/ Sun, 15 Oct 2017 21:43:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185422 Prof. Isaac Adewole has promised to investigate the issues raised about the Aso Rock clinic by the First Lady, Aisha Buhari. Mrs. Buhari had earlier condemned the management of Aso Rock clinic, saying that it does not have the facilities to treat patients. Speaking on the issue, Adewole said that the clinic is not under [...]

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]]> We Will Create More Awareness On Proper Family Planning – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-create-more-awareness-on-proper-family-planning-yemi-osinbajo/ Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:55:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185182 Yemi Osinbajo has attended a meeting with a delegation from the Family Planning (FP) 2020 Reference Group who paid him a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa. In his remarks, Prof. Osinbajo expressed the Federal Government’s commitment to create more awareness on proper family planning in the country as it was crucial to national development. [...]

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]]> Most Of JOHESU’s Demand Has Been Met – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/most-of-johesus-demand-has-been-met-isaac-adewole/ Sun, 24 Sep 2017 07:44:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182943 Prof. Isaac Adewole, has appealed to National Association of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) to forget their planned strike commencing at midnight. The minister made the appeal in a statement by Mrs Olajide Oshundun, the Assistant Director, Media and Public Relations of the ministry recently. Oshundun quoted the minister as saying “the Federal Ministry of [...]

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]]> 23 Doctors Are Managing 24 Hospitals In Zamfara State – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/23-doctors-are-managing-24-hospitals-in-zamfara-state-isaac-adewole/ Sun, 24 Sep 2017 07:44:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182938 Prof. Isaac Adewole, has said that only 23 doctors are are taking care of patients in 24 state hospitals in Zamfara State. He said: “I was in Zamfara. At the Federal Medical Centre in Zamfara, there are about 120 doctors but the state has less than 40 in the entire state, in fact they were [...]

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]]> Nigerians Must Be More Aware Of Hepatitis – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-must-be-more-aware-of-hepatitis-isaac-adewole/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:14:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178796 The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has called on stakeholders in the health sector to create more awareness on dangers posed by viral hepatitis. He said the disease had become a quiet killer because much importance had not been placed to negative effects it posed to health. He said that types B and C [...]

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]]> Tinubu, Akande, Ministers, others throng Ilesa for Aregbesola’s Mother 3-day Fidau Prayer https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-akande-ministers-others-throng-ilesa-for-aregbesolas-mother-3-day-fidau-prayer/ Fri, 04 Aug 2017 19:42:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176589 Dignitaries from all walks of life on Thursday thronged Ilesa, the country home of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state on the three day Fidau Prayer of the Governor’s mother, Alhaja Saratu Aregbesola who died last Tuesday. This was as the Osun state Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola described the death of his mother as an [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s Ministry of Health Set To Launch Breastfeeding Advocacy Initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-ministry-of-health-set-to-launch-breastfeeding-advocacy-initiative/ Sat, 29 Jul 2017 22:45:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=175860 Nigeria’s Ministry of Health will be collaborating with its nutrition and health sector partners to celebrate the 2017 World Breastfeeding Week as the 25th Anniversary with the theme “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together” to draw the attention of advocates, activists, decision–makers, media and young people for long-term partnership to protect, promote and support Exclusive Breastfeeding for the [...]

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]]> Isaac Adewole Suspends 8 Top Officials https://www.theinfostride.com/isaac-adewole-suspends-8-top-officials/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 21:48:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172252 The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has approved the suspension of more top officials of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to pave way for thorough investigation. In a statement by Boade Akinola, Director, Media and Public Relations of the ministry on Monday July 17, 2017, the minister had earlier suspended the Executive Secretary [...]

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]]> There Is No Fire Outbreak In Health Ministry Complex – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/there-is-no-fire-outbreak-in-health-ministry-complex-isaac-adewole/ Sat, 01 Jul 2017 13:03:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170347 The minister of health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has debunks reports of a fire outbreak in the ministry of health wing of the Federal Secretariat. In the early hours of Saturday, July 1 2017, eyewitnesses reported that the complex was on fire. Reacting to the news, the minister described the report as false, saying it was [...]

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]]> We Must Monitor Ban On Sale Of Cigarettes To Under-Aged – MHEI https://www.theinfostride.com/we-must-monitor-ban-on-sale-of-cigarettes-to-under-aged-mhei/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:16:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168943 The Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has urged the Federal Government to ensure strict monitoring of the ban on the sale of cigarettes to persons under 18 years. Mr Ameh Zion, the President of MHEI, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on [...]

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]]> 1.8 Million Units Of Blood Are Needed Yearly – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/1-8-million-units-of-blood-are-needed-yearly-isaac-adewole/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 01:08:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168484 The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says 1.8 million units of blood are needed per annum in the country to save lives, calling on Nigerian with no health challenge to donate blood. Adewole gave the figure on Wednesday at a news conference to mark the 2017 World Blood Donor Day. The slogan of this [...]

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]]> FG Is Committed To Repositioning Health Sector – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-is-committed-to-repositioning-health-sector-isaac-adewole/ Mon, 12 Jun 2017 20:28:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167513 The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said on Monday in Abuja that the Federal Government remained committed to repositioning the health sector for improved service delivery. The minister said the government would reposition the sector through workable national policies. Adewole said in Benin on Monday at an event to mark eight years of stewardship [...]

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]]> FG Will Control Spread Of Hepatitis – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-will-control-spread-of-hepatitis-isaac-adewole/ Sat, 27 May 2017 23:26:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166432 The Federal Government on Saturday assured Nigerians of its commitment to take proactive steps towards controlling the spread of Hepatitis in the country. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, stated this during the 24th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Guild of Medical Directors (GMD) in Abuja. The News Agency pf Nigeria [...]

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]]> Buhari Could Not Be Treated In Nigeria – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-could-not-be-treated-in-nigeria-isaac-adewole/ Wed, 24 May 2017 08:55:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166071 The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has said that President Buhari could not be treated in Nigeria because of the bond he has with his doctors abroad. The minister also called on Nigerians to pray for Buhari and not to make wrong insinuations about his health. Adewole also said that there is no cause [...]

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]]> Nigerians Must Be Vigilant Over New Outbreak Of Ebola – Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-must-be-vigilant-over-new-outbreak-of-ebola-isaac-adewole/ Mon, 15 May 2017 09:31:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165031 Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, has called for heightened vigilance and intensified awareness efforts on symptoms of hemorrhagic fevers following the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Minister made the call in a statement issued on his behalf on Saturday in Abuja by Mrs Boade Akinola, Director Media and Public [...]

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]]> Succour for Lassa Fever Patients as Ebonyi State Commissions State-of-the-Heart Diagnostic and Treatment Centre https://www.theinfostride.com/succour-for-lassa-fever-patients-as-ebonyi-state-commissions-state-of-the-heart-diagnostic-and-treatment-centre/ Fri, 03 Feb 2017 11:01:53 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=155584 September 5, 2016 will live on our collective memories. It was one of the unforgettable moments that made both headlines and history across the world. It was a defining moment for the state. On that day, the name “Ebonyi” was elevated into national significance and prominence. For a people who were noted for their timidity, [...]

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]]> Nigeria Must Sustain Polio-free Status – PMB https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-must-sustain-polio-free-status-pmb/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 19:58:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146569 President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministries of Health, and Information and Culture, to deepen their collaboration with state governments to ensure that Nigeria is finally certified polio free by 2017. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and [...]

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]]> Isaac Adewole Inaugurates N350m Virology Centre In Ebonyi https://www.theinfostride.com/isaac-adewole-inaugurates-n350m-virology-centre-in-ebonyi/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 02:37:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=143831 The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, on Monday inaugurated the ultra-modern Lassa Fever Virology Centre constructed by the Ebonyi Government at the cost of N350 million. Inaugurating the project situated at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA) premises, Adewole said that the Federal Government would partner with Ebonyi to deliver adequate healthcare to the [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s Health Minister Inaugurates Ebonyi’s N350m Lassa Fever Centre https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-health-minister-inaugurates-ebonyis-n350m-lassa-fever-centre/ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 08:26:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142965 The N350 million Lassa Fever Virology Diagnostic and Treatment Centre built by the Ebonyi State Government has been inaugurated by the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole. Adewole, who was in company with his Agriculture counterpart, Chief Audu Ogbeh and Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, during the ceremony, said he was excited that a state [...]

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]]> Ebonyi’s One-Man, One Hectare Agriculture Programme Begins As Youths Get Cheques https://www.theinfostride.com/ebonyis-one-man-one-hectare-agriculture-programme-begins-as-youths-get-cheques/ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 07:31:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142961 The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, on Monday flagged of the Governor David Umahi administration’s one-man, one hectare agricultural programme in the state. The ocassion which was witnessed by the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, was kick started with the planting of palm trees at Ezillo Farm and a symbolic [...]

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]]> Isaac Adewole Order LUTH To De-congest Emergency Unit https://www.theinfostride.com/isaac-adewole-order-luth-to-de-congest-emergency-unit/ Sun, 10 Apr 2016 21:12:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125378 Isaac Adewole, Minister of Health during a visit to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) ordered the immediate transfer of stabilised patients from the Accident and Emergency Unit to the wards. He explained that the emergency unit has to be spaced at all times so has to ensure prompt response to emergencies. “The purpose of [...]

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]]> We’ll Eradicate Lassa Fever By April – Professor Isaac Adewole https://www.theinfostride.com/well-eradicate-lassa-fever-by-april-professor-isaac-adewole/ Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:37:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=118852 The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has said that the federal government will eradicate Lassa fever from Nigeria by April 2016. Adewole made the comment on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 during an interview with Punch. “We want to assure Nigerians that Lassa fever will soon become a thing of the past. It will become [...]

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]]> Federal Medical Centre In Owerri To Get A Boost As FG Setup Interim Management Committee https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-medical-centre-in-owerri-to-get-a-boost-as-fg-setup-interim-management-committee/ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 09:13:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114995 The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has inaugurated a 5-man Interim Management Committee (IMC) to reorganize and restore healthcare services in the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri. He said that members of the committee were carefully selected after due consideration of their cognate experience, individual merits, integrity and ability to contribute meaningfully to the improvement of [...]

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]]> Health Minister Echoes Need For Team Work In Nigerian Health Sector https://www.theinfostride.com/health-minister-echoes-need-for-team-work-nigerian-health-sector/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 18:49:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113702 The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has iterated the need for team work and elimination of intra and inter-professional rivalry in the health sector. He made this statement during the 2015 Induction Course for states’ newly elected officers of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Abuja. The minister noted that [...]

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]]> Health Minister Urges Nigerian Doctors To Acquire More Skills In Their Profession https://www.theinfostride.com/health-minister-urges-nigerian-doctors-to-acquire-more-skills-in-their-profession/ Fri, 18 Dec 2015 18:15:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113701 The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has called on doctors to seek more skill acquisition as the best way to be distinguished in one’s profession, adding that continuous education is necessary to be abreast of emerging issues in medical practice. The minister made this call in Abuja when members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) [...]

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]]> Evolve Sustainable Health Response In North-East, Health Minister Tells Humanitarian Team https://www.theinfostride.com/evolve-sustainable-health-response-in-north-east-health-minister-tells-humanitarian-team/ Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:26:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111680 The Minster of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has charged participants at the meeting of the health humanitarian response within conflict affected communities in the North-East Region of Nigeria held recently in Abuja to evolve a robust health response as part of the comprehensive presidential initiative in the North-East. Isaac Adewole assured them of Government commitment [...]

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]]> Health Minister commiserates with APC family over Prince Abubarkar Audu’s Death https://www.theinfostride.com/health-minister-commiserates-with-apc-family-over-prince-abubarkar-audus-death/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:19:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108607 The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole has expressed his condolences to the family of the late former Governor of Kogi State and the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abubarkar Audu, who died on Sunday November 22, 2015. Isaac Adewole described the news of the death of Abubarkar Audu whom he referred to [...]

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