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 […]
emergency response
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 […]