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 […]
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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has assured residents of renewed hope, stronger security, and accelerated development in 2026, pledging that no community will be left behind as his administration builds on the gains of its first year in office. In his New Year message, signed by his Chief Press […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo has unveiled the 2026 Appropriation Bill valued at ₦939.85 billion, describing it as the Budget of Hope and Growth. The proposal, presented on Tuesday to the Edo State House of Assembly, outlines an ambitious fiscal roadmap designed to consolidate the administration’s first-year achievements and restore public confidence […]
Professor Darlington Obaseki, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has lauded the Bola Tinubu administration for its significant contributions to the Nigerian healthcare sector, specifically highlighting the installation of a vital Radiotherapy Machine at the hospital. Professor Obaseki made the remarks on Friday while […]
Edo State Governor Sen. Monday Okebholo has been urged to engage in collaborative efforts with federal government tertiary health institutions within the state to significantly improve healthcare delivery. This partnership aims to share resources, expertise, and knowledge, addressing existing deficiencies in the state’s health system, particularly concerning workforce shortages. The […]
In light of recent developments concerning the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Ejike Oji, the Chairman of the Association for the Advancement of Family Planning in Nigeria (AAFP), has emphasized the urgent need for innovation within Nigeria’s health sector. His remarks came during an interview with the News Agency of […]
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 Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, and the Minister of State, Dr. Tunji Alausa, have announced a four-point plan that aims to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare for Nigerians. The plan was revealed at a press conference on Saturday in Abuja, after a […]
Hon. Christabel Omoh Ekwu, the Edo State Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to providing a safe haven for vulnerable and orphaned children. This pledge was underscored during an Orphanage Home Audit Profile exercise carried out by the ministry at the Tender Heart […]
The Medical Director, General Hospital, Badagry, Dr. Olatunde Bakare, has advised nursing mothers to breastfeed their children regularly. He gave the advice at an event to mark the World Breastfeeding Week Celebration, on Friday in Badagry, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the theme of the event was, […]