The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Edo State, in collaboration with the Florish Foundation for Women and Youths, mobilized a large number of corps members on Friday for a voluntary blood donation exercise in Benin City. The initiative, hosted at the Military Hospital, was organized to mark World Blood […]
Health Matters
The Edo State Government has announced plans to commence the local production of essential drugs by 2026 to overhaul its healthcare infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign medical services. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reposition the state as a hub for affordable and accessible healthcare in […]
The Edo State Government has finalized arrangements for the intensification and continuous routine administration of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine across all Primary Health Centres and designated health facilities in the state. The initiative, which officially commenced on October 28, 2025, will run for twelve weeks, with outreach-based vaccination […]
The Edo State Government has reached a resolution with the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Edo State Council, following a week-long warning strike that began on October 17, 2025. The industrial action, which aimed to press for improved working conditions and welfare packages, was called off after […]
In a bold step toward promoting transparency and excellence in healthcare recruitment, the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Tuesday hosted over 1,500 graduates from medical and allied health disciplines for a computer-based screening exercise for internship placement. The rigorous selection process, held within the hospital’s premises, drew candidates […]
Nigeria has embarked on one of its most ambitious public health initiatives to date—a nationwide integrated vaccination campaign aimed at protecting approximately 106 million children from measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis. The campaign, announced by the World Health Organization (WHO), marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to eliminate preventable […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report showing a significant drop in global tobacco use over the past 15 years. While the decline marks a major public health achievement, the agency warns that the battle against nicotine addiction is far from over—especially with the rise of e-cigarettes […]
In a decisive move to address the growing threat of drug abuse and trafficking, the Edo State Government on Friday inaugurated Drug Control Committees at both the state and local government levels. The initiative aligns with the National Drug Control Master Plan and aims to foster coordinated efforts in tackling […]
Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has issued a bold call to action for Nigeria’s medical laboratory scientists, urging them to take the lead in groundbreaking research and vaccine production to address the country’s pressing health challenges. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit by the Edo […]
The Federal Government has adopted a “zero tolerance” stance on malaria, underscoring its determination to wipe out the disease across Nigeria. The announcement came on Thursday during the mid-term appraisal of the Impact Project and the state’s malaria-elimination roadmap in Lagos. Health Minister Prof. Ali Pate praised Lagos […]