The Rotary International Foundation announced a substantial commitment of over $300 million to support polio eradication efforts in Nigeria, underscoring the organization’s unwavering dedication to public health initiatives worldwide. Mark Maloney, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, made the announcement during a polio immunization event at a Primary Healthcare Centre […]
Health Matters
The Edo State government has confirmed eight suspected cholera cases out of 16 reported incidents, reassuring citizens of its preparedness to tackle the situation. Collaborating with World Health Organization (WHO) officials, the state has placed all affected individuals and their contacts under close surveillance. According to Dr. Ojeifo Stephenson, Director […]
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on medical brain drain, citing the alarming migration of medical doctors from the country. Addressing a press conference, NMA Chairman in Kaduna State, Dr. Madaki David Sheyin, revealed that over 15,000 Nigerian-trained medical doctors […]
The Edo State Government has launched a free enrollment program for operatives of the Edo State Security Network and Local Government pensioners into the State Health Insurance Scheme. This initiative, directed by Governor Godwin Obaseki, aims to broaden the scope of the program and ensure inclusivity for all. According to […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a renewed warning against the perilous use of toxic chemicals for food preservation. The agency has specifically outlawed the use of dichlorvos, a chemical known for its use in extending the shelf life of food commodities. A […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and US Consul General Will Stevens jointly commissioned the Edo State Public Health Emergency Operation Center (PHEOC) on Tuesday. The ceremony took place at Palm House, Sapele Road, Benin City. This cutting-edge facility promises to revolutionize real-time emergency and disease management in the […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has exposed a shocking truth – more than half of the certificates issued for pharmaceutical products imported into Nigeria are fake. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of NAFDAC, made this announcement during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Abuja. The […]
In a resolute move to regulate the healthcare landscape, Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samuel Alli, emphasizes that no healthcare practitioner should operate in the state without the Ministry of Health’s approval. Dr. Alli made this declaration during a press briefing on healthcare regulation at the Ministry of Health […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made a remarkable move by approving free health insurance for pensioners and members of the State’s Security Vigilante Network. The initiative aims to provide quality and affordable healthcare for senior citizens and improve universal health coverage for all residents. Under Governor Obaseki’s […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has joined forces with Emergency Response Africa (ERA) to launch FID-EMS (Funds for Innovation in Development – Emergency Medical Services) Project. This transformative initiative aims to revolutionize emergency healthcare response and boost health insurance enrollment in Edo State through cutting-edge technology. With the […]