The Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative for Africa (ASR) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Edo State Government by assuring them of the timely provision of world-class medical equipment for the eagerly anticipated second phase of the Stella Obasanjo Hospital. During an inspection visit to the construction site located on Country […]
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Operators of Herbal Homes in Edo State have received training from the Ministry of Social Development and Humanitarian Affairs to improve their services to patients. The training, which was held in the ministry’s conference room, had over 12 herbal homeowners in attendance. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Ifueko […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has passionately urged for a revolutionary shift in human resourcing and personnel development towards transforming the nation’s health care system. During a momentous meeting with the newly elected President of the World Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, on Wednesday, 19 October, 2022, at the […]
The Edo State Government has joined hands with PharmAccess Foundation, a renowned Dutch non-profit organization, to provide comprehensive training to healthcare providers and evaluators within the state. The ultimate aim of this collaborative effort is to enhance the quality of primary and secondary healthcare facilities across all 18 local government […]
The Edo State Government has cautioned the public against the sale and use of four medicines, saying that the drugs are being investigated by the World Health Organisation for links with acute kidney injury and over 66 deaths among children in the Gambia. The medicines are Magrip N Cough Syrup, […]
Dr. Osahon Enabulele received congratulations from the Edo State government upon being appointed President of the World Medical Association. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, praised the eminent physician in a statement for bringing Edo State, Nigeria, and Africa to the attention of the world. Prof Akoria […]
The Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) has joined forces with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo State Chapter to increase measles vaccination coverage and raise awareness about communicable diseases. During a visit to CAN, Dr. Freeborn Eseigbe, the Deputy Director of Disease Control and Immunization (EDSPHCDA), […]
The Edo State Government is actively seeking strong collaboration from stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry to establish a state-of-the-art pharma park. This initiative aims to promote the manufacturing of drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients within the state. Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi, the Managing Director of the Edo State Investment Promotion Office […]
The Edo State Health Insurance Scheme (EDOHIS) has commenced the enrolment of Special Advisers (SAs) and Senior Special Advisers (SSAs) in Edo State South Senatorial District. This initiative is part of the ongoing mobile enrollment and enlightenment campaign conducted by EDOHIS. The event witnessed a tremendous turnout of political appointees […]
The Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has praised the State Government for making healthcare services accessible to the people through the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme (EdoHIS). The union also promised to support the Government by encouraging its members to join the scheme. […]