President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu as the substantive Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. The appointment was announced by the federal government on Friday. The Professor of Orthodontics will succeed Professor Darlington Obaseki, whose tenure comes to an end on Seventeenth August, 2024. Until her […]
The Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Benin has successfully hosted its fourth Annual Scientific Conference, focusing on the urgent need to establish an innovation hub to actively engage university youths. Pius Nsogho reports that the event was highlighted by a compelling keynote address from Dr. Isona Leonard Gold, Executive Director and CEO […]
Management of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital on Thursday took Newsmen on a guided tour of key facilities within the institution, as part of efforts to review infrastructure and assess healthcare delivery systems. The tour, which covered critical service areas of the hospital formed part of the winding-down activities of the Chief Medical Director, […]
A deeply disturbing case of alleged medical negligence has emerged from Edo State, where the parents of a nineteen-month-old baby are accusing a private hospital of infecting their son with HIV through a blood transfusion. Joy Obarisiagbon brings us the details. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
Day two of the nationwide warning strike by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has continued to paralyse healthcare services across Edo State. ITV’s Jolaade Ojo monitored the situation in Benin City and reports on the deepening impact on patients and their families. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
In a remarkable show of support for cancer patients, the Oke Creative Future Foundation recently visited the Oncology Department of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital to provide much-needed assistance and raise awareness about early cancer detection. Ikponmwosa Ugiagbe reports that the Oke Creative Future Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting cancer patients through […]
The Acting Chairman of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Obosa Jolly Ogbeide, has officially launched a free malaria treatment campaign, targeting all 32 Primary Health Centres across the council. Favour Osaro has details. www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong www.facebook.com/itvradiong www.twitter.com/itvradiong www.instagram.com/itvradiong www.tiktok.com/@itvradiong
As part of concerted efforts to maintain cleanliness and promote environmental sustainability, the acting Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government, Mr. Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, last Saturday joined hands with officials of the Environmental Department and other local leaders for the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. The initiative follows a directive from the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo […]
The Department of Radiography at the University of Benin has officially inducted its first set of graduates into the radiography profession — a total of 92 newly qualified radiographers. The ceremony, held at the university’s Akin-Deko Auditorium, drew attendance from the university’s management, proud parents, and well-wishers. The report filed by Pelumi Abioye is presented […]
Parents in China are being offered 500 thousand dollars a year for each of their children under the age of three in the government’s first nationwide subsidy aimed at boosting birth rates. The country’s birth rate has been falling, even after the ruling Communist Party abolished its controversial one-child policy almost a decade ago. The […]
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