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Edo partners laboratory professionals to enforce standards, boost STEM development
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Etin-Osa Ogbeiwi, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to modernizing and upgrading science education in secondary schools across the state’s three senatorial districts. He also assured the Edo State chapter of the Association of Science Laboratory Technology Professionals of Nigeria (ASLTPON) of the government’s dedication to strengthening scientific research and…
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Eno reaffirms commitment to Medical City in Akwa Ibom, seeks private partnership
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of the proposed Medical City, emphasising its role in strengthening healthcare delivery and driving medical tourism in the state. Governor Eno restated this commitment on Thursday while addressing Government House correspondents after inspecting ongoing preliminary works at the project site in Ikot Ada Idem, Ibiono…
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EDOHIC reinforces data-driven approach to enhance quality healthcare across Edo
By Folashade Olorunfemi As part of its commitment to strengthening Primary Healthcare and ensuring residents have access to timely, high-quality services, the Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC) recently organized a convention for Medical Officers of Health (MOHs) and other key stakeholders from the state’s three senatorial districts. According to the Agency, the strategic meeting aimed to review performance, enhance…
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EKSUTH sets up panel to probe alleged kidney harvest
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Board of Management of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, has inaugurated a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of kidney removal at the facility. The probe follows claims by Mr. Joshua Afolayan, a recent patient of the hospital who underwent surgery there. Prof. Francis Faduyile, an Anatomic Pathologist from Lagos State University Teaching Hospital,…
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Ekiti government orders probe into alleged kidney removal at teaching hospital
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has called for calm following claims by Mr. Afolayan Adebayo that his kidneys were removed during a medical procedure at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. Health Commissioner Dr. Oyebanji Filani confirmed that the government is fully aware of the allegation and is treating the matter with the utmost seriousness.…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges support, empowerment for persons with disabilities
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called for stronger national commitment to inclusion and accessibility as the world marks the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In a message released on Wednesday, Mrs Tinubu said the day serves as a reminder of the country’s responsibility to ensure that all citizens, regardless of ability, can participate fully…
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Edo mobilises stakeholders, prepares for January 2026 measles-rubella vaccination
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Edo State Government, through the Office of the First Lady, has partnered with key stakeholders to intensify public sensitization ahead of the official launch of the measles-rubella vaccine scheduled for January 2026. The initiative is part of a wider national effort to boost awareness and increase vaccine uptake across the state. The sensitization programme, held in…
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Ondo expands free healthcare for elderly, targets rural communities statewide
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Ondo State Government has expanded its free healthcare initiative for the elderly, delivering medical services and monetary support to vulnerable senior citizens in rural communities across the state. The programme, driven by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, targets aged residents across the 18 local government areas, particularly in underserved communities where access to…
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Oluremi Tinubu calls for empathy at World AIDS Day event
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to show greater empathy and kindness toward people living with HIV, emphasising that the disease should no longer be treated with shame or secrecy. Speaking at the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)’s commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day in Abuja, Mrs Tinubu stressed the need…
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Get tested, end stigma, Remi Tinubu tells Nigerians on World AIDS Day
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on young Nigerians to take responsibility for their health by knowing their HIV status and seeking treatment if they test positive. She also urged communities across the country to show compassion and reject all forms of stigma against people living with HIV. In her message to mark World AIDS Day…
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