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 […]
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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 […]
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has commissioned a state-of-the-art 160-slice CT scan machine, donated by the Japanese government, to strengthen its diagnostic capacity and improve patient care. The inauguration, held on Monday in Benin City, was described by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, as a […]
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has directed that Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in rural communities be strengthened to guarantee accessible and quality healthcare for residents across the state. The directive was issued on Friday in Benin City during the fourth quarterly meeting of the Edo State […]
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 […]
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 […]