Edo State Government today commemorated the 2026 World Oral Health Day with a free dental screening and procedures for staff of Government House, their spouses and other members of the public. The event held at the Government House Clinic encouraged residents to brush twice daily with fluoride-containing toothpaste, visit a dentist regularly for early diagnosis […]
Succour has come to residents of the Uselu-Ugbowo and Ring Road axis of Benin City, as the Edo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Sustainability, has begun desilting blocked underground drainage systems to ensure the free flow of floodwater. Residents have welcomed the initiative, describing it as a major step towards addressing persistent […]
As part of efforts to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with epilepsy, the Angie Epilepsy Foundation has commenced activities to mark the 2026 Purple Day celebration in Benin City, Edo State.The initiative is aimed at educating the public on the realities of living with epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects millions of people […]
The Department of Community Health, Igbinedion College of Health Technology, Benin City, has held its second oath-taking and induction ceremony for sixty-nine newly qualified Community Health Extension Workers, with a charge on them to uphold professionalism and contribute meaningfully to healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Patience Osarogiuwa reports that the ceremony, themed “The Prospects of Community […]
A new exco to pilot the affairs of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Edo State Chapter, has been inaugurated, with Dr. Nwachukukwu Idemili emerging as the new Chairman. Pius Nsogho reports that the event took place at Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, Benin City, during the Second Edition of the Valedictory, Inauguration and […]
Over one hundred residents of Benin City are to benefit from free eye care services, including the distribution of free eyeglasses. The Coordinator of Africa Eye Care Foundation, Princess Mrs. Ozeikeke Ebhodaghe, disclosed this at an event organised by the foundation in collaboration with the Edo State Ministry of Health in Benin City. Efosa Uwangue […]
One hundred and seventy-nine students of Moses and Grace College of Health Sciences and Technology, Benin City, have been formally inducted into the community health profession after successfully completing their training.The third induction and oath-taking ceremony, held at Number 3 Richard Street, Sapele Road, Benin City, attracted parents, staff of the institution, and other dignitaries.Patience […]
The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital along Uselu–Lagos Road in Benin City has commenced a five-day induction and training programme for sixty-one newly recruited staff members. The new employees, made up of doctors, nurses, dieticians, pharmacists, and other professionals, are expected to help bridge the manpower gap created by retirements and the migration of health workers abroad. […]
Over one hundred patients have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the member representing Oredo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Engr. Esosa Iyawe.Wellington Akodeja reports that the gesture by the federal lawmaker is part of his corporate social responsibility aimed at ameliorating the plight of his constituents.The report is presented by […]
A United States District Court has sentenced a 34-year-old Nigerian, Adepoju Babatunde Salako, to six and a half years’ imprisonment for his role in a five million dollar COVID-19 pandemic relief fraud. Salako, who resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was handed a 78-month federal prison term after pleading guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering […]
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