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Professor (Mrs.) Idia Ize-Iyamu has formally assumed her duties as the first female Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). Her official resumption was met with jubilant staff, who lined the entrance and hospital grounds carrying solidarity banners. In her address, Ize-Iyamu vowed to “make her stay very pleasant” and…
By Tracy Ohovwore A coalition of over 80 civil society organisations, researchers, farmers, and advocacy groups has criticised Nigeria’s top food and drug regulatory agency for issuing contradictory statements on the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Environmental Rights Action, and the GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance expressed concern over…
The Executive Secretary of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, has said that the Lagos State Government remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicate all forms of abuse, violence, and exploitation. Mrs Vivour-Adeniyi restated the commitment in her welcome address at a “One-day Engagement with Baales on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence”…
By Prince Woke The Rivers State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has emphasized the vital role of breastfeeding in promoting the overall development of children. Chairman of the NMA in Rivers State, Dr. Tamunokuro Diamond, made the assertion in a statement issued to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week 2025, themed “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable…
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“She spoke up about abuse—and ended up homeless. In Nigeria, silence is safer than justice. But we’re changing that.”
By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City. The Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called on relevant stakeholders to intensify the combat against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by ensuring that the rights of women and children in society are protected, amid rising incidences of GBV in recent times. The First Lady…
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City To mark World Health Day (WHD), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) called on governments at various levels to prioritise adequate healthcare funding and the adoption of healthy food policies to curb Nigerians’ exposure to unhealthy diets. The group noted that the sugary drinks and ultra-processed industries aggressively promote unhealthy…
World Health Day: Anani Pushes for Quality Maternal, Newborn Health Tracy Ohovwore, Benin city In commemoration of World Health Day, themed “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has highlighted the importance of healthcare in building a strong and prosperous society. According to her, having…
UPTH :The Titian in Healthcare Commissions Upth premium. Katherine Abayomi, Port Harcourt In addressing improved healthcare and medical tourism challenges in Rivers State and beyond, the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, in collaboration with Patricia Health Services, has commissioned UPTH PREMIUM, A 5-star medical facility. The Upth premium runs in partnership (ppp)with Teinye Isokrariari,…