The Edo State Government has rolled out its 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the health sector, with the aim of enhancing programme implementation, strengthening coordination among stakeholders, and ensuring more effective use of available resources to deliver quality healthcare services to residents. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, […]
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Tuesday extended its commitment to community development by organising a comprehensive free medical outreach for residents of the Aduwawa community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The programme, part of the NYSC’s Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD), offered a wide […]
The Edo State Government has taken proactive steps to improve mental health support services by initiating discussions with the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, aimed at providing better treatment and rehabilitation for vulnerable individuals rescued from public spaces. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed this development […]
At least 137 women have received life-saving maternal healthcare services through the Federal Government’s Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEMONC) programme at the Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, Edo State. The programme coordinator at the hospital, Dr. Anthony Omage, revealed this during an interview in Auchi, explaining that […]
Despite readily available free maternal healthcare across public facilities in Edo State, a significant number of pregnant women continue to avoid formal antenatal services, opting instead for spiritual interventions and herbal treatments, according to a concerned midwife. Mrs. Juliet Ede, an experienced midwife practicing in Benin City, raised the alarm […]
In a decisive move to address long-standing healthcare infrastructure deficits and enhance the welfare of medical professionals, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced that the long-abandoned Doctors’ Quarters on Ezotti Street in Benin City will be fully renovated and ready for occupation within the next two months. This […]
The Edo State Health Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) is joining forces with the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) in a strategic collaboration designed to deepen public understanding of health regulations and foster greater compliance throughout Edo State. Dr. Adesuwa Urhoghide, Chief Executive Officer of EDOHERMA, initiated the partnership during a […]
The Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) recently concluded a comprehensive medical staff verification exercise spanning all three senatorial districts within the state. The initiative, conducted between February 9th and February 13th, 2026, aimed to meticulously examine the credentials and professional qualifications of healthcare workers operating within the primary […]
A persistent Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria led to 215 fatalities in 2025, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC’s Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 52 (December 22–28, 2025) revealed a case fatality rate of 18.7%, a notable increase from 16.3% in […]
The Edo State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has declared an immediate withdrawal of medical services across the state, effective Saturday. This action follows the abduction of two medical doctors in separate incidents on January 1st and 2nd, prompting grave concerns regarding the safety and security of healthcare […]