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In 2022, 583 people died as a result of cholera

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC says no fewer than 583 Nigerians died of Cholera in 2022. The latest report from the agency reveals that 23,550 cases were reported from across 32 states, plus the Federal Capital Territory, between January and November 2022, across 270 Local Government Areas. Borno topped with 12,459 cases, followed by Yobe with 1,888 cases, Katsina with 1,632 cases, Gombe recorded 1,407 cases, Taraba recorded […]

todayJanuary 4, 2023 17

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As cholera ravages the Ebonyi Community, 9 people are killed and others are hospitalized

Nine persons have died from a cholera outbreak in the Akpoha community, Afikpo North local government area of Ebonyi State, while many others have been hospitalized and are receiving treatment in various hospitals in the state. Official reports put the number of those hospitalized at 30 but residents say the number may be higher. The state government on Sunday scrambled a State Rapid Response Team to the community to help […]

todayJanuary 3, 2023 1

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The Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency has congratulated the general public on a successful 2022

The Enugu state Primary Health Care Development Agency ESPHCDA has commended the public and other partners for a successful 2022. In a press release, the Executive Secretary of the Agency, George Ugwu, applauded the governor of Enugu state Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi whose administration gave the Agency the conducive platform to operate and for the release of more than six hundred thousand Naira, for the reconstruction of other Primary Health Care Centers […]

todayDecember 29, 2022 4

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Abia Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike.

The Nigerian Medical Association NMA says it would commence an indefinite strike in the state today following the non-payment of salaries by the Abia State Government. This is contained in a communique issued by the Chairman of NMA, Dr. Abali Isaiah, and Secretary, Dr. Daniel Ekeleme, after a meeting yesterday in Aba. NMA lamented that their colleagues working at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital ABSUTH and the Health Management […]

todayDecember 8, 2022 1

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Governor Ugwuanyi Charges Leaders on Immunization in Enugu State.

The Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has urged political, religious, and community leaders on mobilization and awareness creation for integrated immunization programs aimed at reducing the disease burden within Enugu State. Ugwuanyi gave the charge in Enugu while flagging off Integrated Non-Polio Supplemental Immunization Activities; Measles, yellow fever, and COVID-19 Vaccination (Scale 3.0) and Birth Registration Campaigns in Enugu State. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Cecilia Ezeilo, said there […]

todayNovember 4, 2022 9

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House of Reps Laments over the Brain Drain Phenomenon in the Medical Sector in the Country.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed worries over the brain drain phenomenon that has hit the medical sector in the country, stressing that the time has come for the government to holistically address the issues responsible for the negative trend Gbajabiamila said a situation whereby over 2,000 resident doctors had left the shores of the country, with about 800 leaving in the last eight months, […]

todayOctober 21, 2022 17

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Parents have been enjoined to embrace family planning to enhance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, which would go a long at eradicating Sexually Transmitted diseases and Infections, unplanned pregnancies, maternal morbidity, and mortality in the country

Parents have been enjoined to embrace family planning to enhance the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women, which would go a long at eradicating Sexually Transmitted diseases and Infections, unplanned pregnancies, maternal morbidity, and mortality in the country. This call was made by the Regional Communication and Marketing Officer, Marie Stopes Nigeria, Ogoamaka Odenigbo   at an interactive session with stakeholders in Enugu East Senatorial Zone, held at Sylvia Hotel […]

todaySeptember 29, 2022 9

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The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in Enugu State signed an agreement with the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority NSIA for the federal agency to take over.

The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in Enugu State has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority NSIA for the federal agency to take over the state-of-the-art Enugu State Medical Diagnostic Centre, Enugu, and will now be known as Medical Diagnostic and Oncology (Cancer) Treatment Centre. The agreement, according to the state government will pave the way for the NSIA to provide comprehensive medical, diagnostic, and oncology treatment […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 3

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Senate Ike Ekweremadu, daughter has broken her silence since her organ donor scandal began to make the news

The daughter of the former Deputy President of the Senate Ike Ekweremadu, Sonia has broken her silence since her organ donor scandal began to make the news. The 25-year-old in a lengthy Instagram post confirmed that she dropped out of the University of Newcastle in 2019, after being diagnosed with rare kidney disease, FSGS Nephrotic Syndrome and she is currently in London, United Kingdom, where she receives five hours of […]

todaySeptember 13, 2022 16

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