HEALTH

Apr

2022

Umahi, NGO Set To revitalize all the collapsed general hospitals in Ebonyi

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Umahi, NGO set to revitalize all the collapsed general hospitals in Ebonyi Ebonyi state governor, Chief David Umahi and a non-governmental organization under the eagis of 'Bloom Public Health' has signed a memorandum of understanding, MoU, to revitalize all the collapsed general hospitals located in the 13 Local government areas of the state. The governor who spoke during the signing of the MoU, that took place at the new government house, centinary city Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi state said the people of the state will have a good access to quality health care service delivery. Earlier in a remark, the…

Oct

2021

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Umungasi Aba Rotary Club inaugurates New Environmental Regime, donates Medical Waste Incinerator

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In her quest to ensure a robust environmental health safety of residents of Aba, the commercial bane of Abia State, the Rotary Club of Umungasi Aba District 9142 has disclosed her readiness to Inaugurate a 'New Environmental Regime in the city. The Rector, Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba, Prof. L. N. Chigbu disclosed this over the week, during the historic unveiling of medical waste incinerator installed at Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, Aba. In his address, Prof Chigbu, amidst euphoria, described the modern Medical Waste Incinerator, as donated by Rotary Club…

Oct

2021

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Compulsory COVID-19 vaccination, illegal — NBA Official, Ubani<br>…Moves to sue Nigerian Govt

Compulsory COVID-19 vaccination, illegal — NBA Official, Ubani
…Moves to sue Nigerian Govt

HEALTHCOVID-19 vaccine, health, Vaccination

Compulsory COVID-19 vaccination, illegal --- NBA Official, Ubani…Moves to sue Nigerian Govt Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL), Barr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani has disclosed his resolve to drag the Government of President Mohammadu Buhari to court over the imposition of Covid-19 vaccination. Ubani who frowned at the order of the federal government which mandated every civil servant to get vaccinated, stresses that they order violated existing labour terms and the fundamental rights of the civil servants to their privacy, life, movement, religious belief and faith, and liberty. The NBA official said any directive…

Oct

2021

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No alternative to Covid-19 vaccines, says Ebonyi Health Ministry

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No alternative to Covid-19 vaccines, says Ebonyi Health Ministry Ebonyi state ministry of Health, Thursday, charged residents of the state to get vaccinated against covid-19 virus. The state immunization key Officer, Mr. Ogbonna Kalu, gave the charge during a one day state level media engagement meeting on covid 19 supported by IHP and partners. He said that covid 19 virus is real and that is still killing people. Adding that the vaccines are out and that a good number of Ebonyi residents have been vaccinated, while encouraging those who have not taken the vaccines to do so as there is…

Oct

2021

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Kalu Facilitates Free Medicals, Seeks Quality Health Care Delivery for Constituents

HEALTH, NEWSCancer, development, Disease eradication, Health facilities, Peptic (stomach) ulcer diseases., poverty, Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Small and medium enterprises development agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)., terminal diseases, ulcer diseases, University

The Senate chief whip and former Governor of Abia state Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has facilitated free medicals for Abia North constituents in Abia State This is even as he emphasize on the need for Nigerians to access improved health care delivery at all times from professional care givers. He said the aim was to sure that all terminal diseases affecting Nigerians would be treated and eradicated from the country by the year 2030, inline with the United Nations' sustainable development agenda. Kalu spoke on Wednesday at Amuda town hall in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia state during the…

Sep

2021

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(Exclusive): Covid-19 third wave is asymptomatic… Medical Expert *Unveils cure for Delta variant

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(Exclusive): Covid-19 third wave is asymptomatic… Medical Expert *Unveils cure for Delta variant A renowned Medical expert says the third wave of coronavirus disease is asymptomatic. Dr. Chinagozim Adindu, the Chief Executive of Abia State Primary Health Care Development Agency, (ABSPHCDA) has enjoined the public to submit themselves to the three doses of the vaccine against the extant third wave of the dreaded Coronavirus disease , saying it is the only remedy. Dr. Adindu urged members of the public to heed the clarion call pointing out that the current third wave of the Covid-19 otherwise known as Delta is asymptomatic,…

Aug

2021

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NOA, UNICEF sensitise women on FGM, benefits of COVID-19

HEALTH, NEWSCOVID-19, Female Genital Mutilation FGM, National Orientation Agency NOA, UNICEF

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and UNICEF have charged women to desist from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and embrace COVID-19 vaccine for healthy living. UNICEF Desk Officer in Imo, Mr Chigozie Ojiaku gave the advice at a sensitisation programme during the Akokwa Women August meeting on Thursday in Akokwa, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo. Our correspondent reports that hundreds of women gathered for the meeting from the six villages of Akokwa namely Umuokpara, Umuezekwu, Umuezeagu, Akwu, Owerriakokwa and Umuopia. Ojiaku advised them to disregard the rumours making rounds on the disadvantages of taking COVID-19 vaccine but go ahead…

Jun

2021

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Imo NYSC making impact with rural health initiative programme- Coordinator

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The State Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Imo Mr Jimba Chris said the Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers(HIRD) has impacted greatly on members of communitues in the 27 local government areas of the state. Chris stated this at the state official flag-off of the NYSC health week under HIRD with theme "Health is Wealth Advancement" held at the scheme's Secretariat Headquarters, Owerri on Tuesday. He said the health interventions of the scheme through the HIRD and other platforms have made enormous impacts in the improvement of reproductive health, reduction of maternal and infant mortality as well as maintenance and…

May

2021

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Happening! OUK Foundation Embarks On Two Days Covid-19 Outreach

HEALTHCoronavirus Disease, COVID-19, OUK Foundation, Sen. Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu

Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu The Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation, a non governmental /business organisation, has today, Wednesday, embarked on a two-day Covid-19 outreach programme in some major areas of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. This is in a bid to sustain the Federal Government’s efforts in militating against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation Reportedly, the foundation is expected to dispense thousands of items, ranging from Hand Sanitizers, Washing soaps, Face masks, Toilet rolls and other items her to beneficiaries. The exercise is designed to hold between today, Wednesday, May 19 and 20, 2021. The following…

Apr

2021

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You have displayed uncommon tenacity, focus, Rep. Sam Onuigbo Lauds Prof. Kanario

HEALTH, NEWSChief Sam Onuigbo, Elevation, Federal medical centre, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prof. Azubuike Kanario Onyebuchi

Prof. Azubuike Kanario Onyebuchi The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency, Rep. Sam Onuigbo, Odozi-Obodo has felicitated with the Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia of Abia State Prof. Azubuike Kanario Onyebuchi over his display of uncommon tenacity and focus in service. In a congratulatory message signed by the Media Aide to the Legislator, Mr. Nnaemka Oruh and made available to Famous Reporters, today, Rep. Onuigbo applauded the Medical Director for his elevated position as the Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Meanwhile, he, amidst ecstasy, recounted on the various feats achieved by Prof. Kanario, as he described his upliftment…