Gov. Okpebholo Inaugurates Governing Council Of Edo State College Of Nursing Sciences, Receives Recent Participant Of NIPSS Course 47 (2025), Dr. Paul Eighemhenrio

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Edo State College of Nursing Sciences, charging members to reposition the institution for excellence in line with his administration’s development agenda. The governor also received the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Paul Eighemhenrio, who recently graduated from the Senior […]

UBTH Inaugurates 160 Slice CT Scan Machine

In its commitment to advancing diagnostic excellence through technology, a one hundred and sixty slice Computed Tomographic (CT) Scan Machine has been inaugurated at the Radiology Department of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City. The facility was inaugurated by the Edo State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole. The report is presented […]

US, Nigeria Sign $2.1bn Health Agreement To Boost Faith-Based Care

Washington has announced that it has signed a deal to strengthen Nigeria’s health system, a sign of improving ties with Africa’s most populous nation after President Donald Trump denounced attacks against Christians there. A US State Department spokesman who disclosed this said under a five-year bilateral deal, Washington will contribute nearly Two point Billion Dollars […]

NAFDAC Asks Nigerians To Avoid Indomie Vegetable Noodles

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the recall of Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles following the discovery of undeclared milk and eggs allergens, which pose serious health risks to consumers with allergies or intolerances. Announcing the recall in a Public Alert, the agency disclosed that […]

Edo Deputy Gov., Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa Orders Strengthening Of Rural PHCs

The Government of Edo State has tasked all stakeholders in the Primary Health Care Sector to strengthen facilities across rural areas of the state in line with Government’s determination to guarantee affordable and functional health care at the grassroots. The Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa handed down the charge while chairing the fourth quarterly […]

Edo State Health Insurance Commission Unveils Rebranded Logo To Drive Universal Health Coverage

The Edo State Health Insurance Commission, EDOHIC, has unveiled a rebranded logo as part of efforts to strengthen its corporate identity and enhance service delivery across the eighteen local government areas of the state. The Director-General of the Commission, Dr. Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, unveiled the new logo on Friday during a press briefing. Patience Osarogiuwa reports. […]

Engr. Ojegba’s Engineering Empowerment Initiative Holds Free Healthcare Outreach For FERMA Workers

As part of efforts to promote workers’ welfare and strengthen capacity within the engineering sector, the Ojegba Engineering Empowerment Initiative, in collaboration with the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), has organised a free healthcare outreach for engineering and technical professionals in Benin City, Edo State. The second edition of the programme, held at Kilometer Six, […]

Edo Community E.V. Kassel Inaugurates Third Housing Block At Ossiomo Leprosy Home

Edo Community e.V. Kassel, Germany, at the weekend inaugurated another newly reconstructed housing block comprising four apartments at the Ossiomo Leprosy Home in Ogan, Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, to address the shelter needs of residents at the facility. Edo Community e.V. Kassel, a non-profit organisation based in Hessen, Germany, and made up […]

MDCN Inducts 29 Medical Doctors At Igbinedion University, Okada

Twenty-nine newly qualified medical doctors have been inducted into the medical profession by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) during the 20th oath-taking ceremony held at Igbinedion University, Okada, for the 2024/2025 academic session. The ceremony took place at the University Library Conference Hall and was attended by parents, guardians, academic staff, and […]

EDO Health Insurance Commission Sensitises Residents, Promotes State Equity Health Plan In Edo State

With growing calls for accessible and affordable healthcare, the Edo State Health Insurance Commission has embarked on a sensitization campaign to commemorate the 2024 Universal Health Coverage Day with a visit to Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, as well as the three senatorial districts of Edo State, aimed at ensuring no resident is left behind. Ofure […]