The Enugu State Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of 10 persons following a cholera outbreak in the state. The Director of Medical Services, Dr Egwuonwu Samuel, disclosed this in a letter addressed to the Guild of Medical Directors, on behalf of the state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Emmanuel Obi, on Monday in Enugu. … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that as part of the ongoing vaccination campaign in Epe Local Government, nurses from Epe health center visited Saint Theresa Catholic Church on Sunday to give vaccines to church members. They where able to get everyone received the right vaccine according to their age category. The team was led by one of the … Read more
Ebonyi State Government has recorded 28 deaths and 386 cases since the cholera outbreak on September 24. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Moses Ekuma, made this known to newsmen on Saturday during the donation of medical commodities by the Governor’s wife, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, to the General Hospital in Iboko, Izzi Local Government Area. … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Monsuru Akinloyè Ismail, has called for full participation from the people of Eredo in the ongoing immunization campaign against life-threatening diseases. The vaccination exercise, which commenced today, will run through November 2024, across all Primary Healthcare Centers in Eredo LCDA and … Read more
The Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), led by the Director General, Prof John Obafunwa, has partnered with medical experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen international medical research collaboration in the country. The institute on Monday hosted a team of nine medical experts from the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) in … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government has swiftly responded to a recent cholera outbreak in the Ito Osun Abalaye and Saga areas, led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun FHTI. The outbreak, which affected several residents, was linked to the lack of access to clean drinking water in these communities. In … Read more
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa unveiled the Geri-Care Health Scheme at JBS Gerontology Centre, the first and only private gerontology healthcare center in Nigeria on Friday in Lagos. JBS Gerontology Centre is a specialized medical healthcare organization focused on providing quality healthcare services specifically to the aged and … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government, together with the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), Lagos Chapter, held a special event to mark World Sight Day. The event, called “Love Your Eyes – Kids,” helped over 200 pupils and students from different schools by offering free eye screenings, tests, glasses, and medicines. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government, led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun FHTI, is launching a mass vaccination campaign to protect residents from dangerous diseases. The vaccination will take place from October 19th to November 2nd, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Lagos State Health District III has teamed up with Epe Local Government to spread the word about an upcoming vaccination campaign. The meeting was held at the Epe Local Government Secretariat, where important community leaders gathered to talk about vaccines for yellow fever, measles, human papillomavirus (HPV), and polio. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, … Read more
The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Morufu Tunji Alausa, has called on Nigerian health professionals abroad to unite and collaborate for the development of the nation’s healthcare system. Dr Alausa made this call on Thursday at the Stakeholders’ Forum for the Implementation of the Nigerian Health Professionals in Diaspora Plus … Read more
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has finalized an Executive Order that removes Value Added Tax (VAT) on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. This development will enable the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigeria Customs Service to implement zero Value Added Tax (VAT) and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. … Read more
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Morufu Tunji Alausa, has declared that the transformation of Epe General Hospital into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) is “a giant step forward in healthcare. History was made on Thursday as the Federal Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lagos State Government … Read more
The CEO of Diamed Centre Limited, Dr. Abiola Olorode, has said the health facility aspires to deliver an unwavering patient-centered trusted experience as it gradually aims to become a global healthcare service provider in specialized medical diagnostics and treatments. Olorode made this remark on Tuesday when the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has organized a free medical outreach program in partnership with Health District 3. The initiative, which targeted residents in Epe’s riverine communities, was aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services in underserved areas. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, along with the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, inspected the site of the proposed world-class medical facility in Akodo today. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, … Read more
Adamawa Government has again confirmed the outbreak of cholera with 12 deaths recorded. The State Commissioner for Health, Felix Tangwami, while confirming the outbreak in a statement in Yola on Sunday, said out of 50 samples of suspected cases, 30 were positive. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Epe chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended the Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Princess Surah O. Animashaun (FHTI), for fulfilling her promise to donate a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine to Epe General Hospital. The CPAP machine, essential for treating conditions like … Read more
The Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) has initiated a week-long surgical intervention for 150 children under the age of 15 in Kwara State. The program addresses various conditions, including inguinoscrotal swelling (hernia and hydrocele), lipoma, cleft lips, lumps, undescended testis, cysts, and umbilical hernia. This initiative is part of APSON’s 23rd Annual Conference, … Read more
At least seven persons have died from a cholera outbreak in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State of Adamawa state. This is contained in a statement by the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, shared on its X.com page on Tuesday. The statement also said a total of 71 others have been hospitalised. … Read more