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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,…
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…
Continuous Discrimination of HIV/AIDS Undermines Intervention, NACA, UNAIDS Insist The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) have called for an immediate stop in stigmatisation of HIV/AIDS, lamenting that this has continue to undermine interventions across the HIV prevention, treatment and care continuum and constitute key…
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…
A/Ibom to Upskill traditional birth attendants Uko Okon, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced plans to train, supervise, and certify traditional birth attendants (TBAs) to align them with contemporary practices in the primary healthcare system. This move aims to enhance and incorporate their skills into the state’s healthcare system. Speaking 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…