Category: Health

Dabiri-Erewa Commends US based Non-Profit Organisation Impact in Nigeria’s Healthcare The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the impact of U-VOL Foundation, a United States-based international healthcare relief non-profit organisation, on the development of healthcare in the country. Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Thursday signed by Gabriel Odu of…

Together Rivers Health Sector Can Work, Commissioner Task Health Workers Barikui Felix, Port Harcourt As the political crisis rocking Rivers State continues to assume dimensions, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, has called on newly recruited health workers to join in moving the state from an era of stagnation to prosperity. The Commissioner…

A/Ibom Council Chair launches immunisation exercise to reduce infant mortality Uko Okon, Uyo The Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Engr. Oto-Obong Essien has flagged off the “Big Catch-Up Routine Immunization Intensification Exercise,” which aims to reduce infant mortality rates in the area. On Wednesday, the Chairman launched the exercise at the Primary Health Centre…

HOMEF Advocates For Food Justice, Restoration And Sustainability. Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) organised a one-day food sensitisation workshop themed “Food Justice and Restoration” on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin. The exercise condemned Africa’s alarming food insecurity rate, especially in Nigeria. According to…

EDSPHCDA Commences Supervision of Primary Healthcare Facilities in Benin city Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDAPHCDA), Dr Coulson Oseikhai Oahimire, along with his Technical Adviser, Dr Gideon Iraoyah, paid courtesy visits to prominent healthcare centres in Benin City. The visit was aimed at…

13 Dies in Edo from Lassa Fever Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City The Edo state government has recorded an outbreak of Lassa fever, which has killed 13 persons across Etsako West, Esan West, and Esan North central local government area of the state. The Director of the Ministry of Health, Dr Stephenson Ojeibo, revealed that the…