Edo State has confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria, a contagious bacterial infection, which has resulted in two fatalities. The outbreak was confirmed by the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), which reported five cases, including the two deaths. Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, Edo’s Commissioner for Health, described the outbreak as “a […]
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Afrimedical Manufacturing and Supplies Ltd., a Nigerian indigenous company based in Ogun State, has achieved World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification for its 0.5ml Auto Disable (AD) Syringes, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced Wednesday. This achievement marks a significant milestone not only for Nigeria […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Monday signed into law a bill establishing the Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Technology, Udomi. The institution will be located in Esan Central Local Government and is expected to spur regional growth and create employment opportunities for Edo citizens. The […]
The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to significantly improving primary healthcare (PHC) services throughout the state, ensuring equitable access to affordable and quality medical care for all local government areas. This pledge aligns directly with Governor Monday Okpebholo’s SHINE agenda, which prioritizes Security, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its associated health risks. The new guideline is a crucial step towards tackling the leading cause of death globally among 15- to 19-year-old girls. Dr. Pascale Allotey, Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health and […]
The Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDHIC) has been awarded the Health Insurance and Managed Care Leadership Award of Excellence by the Institute for Health Insurance & Managed Care of Nigeria, marking a significant achievement for the state’s healthcare sector. The prestigious award, presented in Abuja, recognizes EDHIC’s impactful contributions […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has designated Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states as the epicentres of the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak in the country. Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, announced this during a briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, stating that these three states account […]
Big Catch Up” Immunization Exercise Kicks Off in Edo State with 917 Vaccination Teams Deployed Across 149 Wards The Edo State Government announced plans on Monday to administer vaccines to 352,544 children aged 0-59 months across its three senatorial districts during the third round of the Big Catch Up (BCU) […]
Marking World Health Day 2025, Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), announced a significant milestone in global maternal health, revealing a 40% decrease in maternal mortality rates since 2000. This announcement came in a statement released Monday as part of the year-long “Healthy Beginnings, […]
Edo State’s traditional medicine sector is poised for a significant resurgence following the inauguration of a new Traditional Medicine Board, ending an eight-year period without official oversight. Traditional medicine practitioners from across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state lauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for establishing the board, emphasizing the […]