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Edo To Commence Production Of Essential Drugs

Eva OrizuNovember 7, 2025

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed the commitment of the state government to embark on the production of essential drugs from 2026 in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The governor stated this during an inspection of the Central Medical Stores, presently under the supervision of the Edo State Drugs […]

World Polio Day: Anani leads Polio Awareness Walk, Flags Off Immunization at Ekiosa PHC

Eva OrizuOctober 25, 2025

‎As part of events marking the year 2025 World Polio Day, the Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has led a Polio Awareness Walk in strategic areas across Benin City and flagged-off the exercise as efforts aimed at highlighting the importance of vaccinating infants against polio and other preventable […]

Unusual cough, fever stir panic in Lagos

AdminOctober 18, 2025

•NCDC on alert as COVID-19 deaths rise in UK•Medical experts urge testing, caution Forty-two-year-old Lagos resident, Kabir Adeoye, has been battling persistent fever and related symptoms despite completing several rounds of treatment. Adeoye, who initially assumed he had contracted malaria, began experiencing fever, chills, and sweating about two weeks ago. He took antimalarial medication and […]

First Lady Calls For Early Detection To Battle Cancer Scourge

AdminOctober 8, 2025

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on women to prioritise their health through regular self-examination and timely medical screening as the country joins the rest of the world to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In a message to commemorate the 2025 edition, Mrs Tinubu stressed that early detection remains crucial in saving lives. […]

Zulum Approves Hospital, Water Projects in Kirawa, Boosts Security

AdminOctober 8, 2025

In a swift response to a recent extremist attack, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the immediate construction of a hospital, water facilities, and other vital infrastructure in the border community of Kirawa. Governor Zulum made the announcement during a visit to the town, where he met with affected residents alongside top military […]

SSG Commends Health Workers In Zamfara For Low Cholera Deaths

AdminOctober 8, 2025

The Secretary to the Zamfara State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, has commended the Zamfara State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), frontline health workers, and partners for achieving a significantly low cholera fatality rate in Zamfara State. On Friday, the SSG met with PHEOC led by the State’s Commissioner of Health, Dr. Nafisa […]

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HEALTH

Edo To Commence Production Of Essential Drugs

World Polio Day: Anani leads Polio Awareness Walk, Flags Off Immunization at Ekiosa PHC

Unusual cough, fever stir panic in Lagos

First Lady Calls For Early Detection To Battle Cancer Scourge

Zulum Approves Hospital, Water Projects in Kirawa, Boosts Security

SSG Commends Health Workers In Zamfara For Low Cholera Deaths

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