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The Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, has assured the Ikwerre Nurses Association of support for its forthcoming health outreach programme. Speaking during a visit by members of the association, Wobodo pledged collaboration, security and welfare support to ensure the success of the initiative. The President of the association, Uche Victoria Nnokam, said
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has placed Rivers, Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory, Kano and several other states on high Ebola preparedness alert following renewed outbreaks in parts of Africa. In a statement, the Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, said Nigeria had not recorded any confirmed Ebola Virus Disease
An advocacy group has called on the Federal Government to introduce policies that would make sanitary pads free and affordable for young girls in order to promote menstrual health awareness. Speaking during an event to mark this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Programme Coordinator of Q-Spice Initiative, Ruth Obi, said the initiative was aimed at
A trauma therapist and counselling psychologist, Dr. Theresa Ekwale, has raised concern over the increasing cases of mental disorders in Rivers State. Dr. Ekwale spoke ahead of the presentation of her book titled My Mental Health: A Journey to Healing and Wholeness. She identified several factors responsible for mental health challenges, stressing the need for
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease but has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures following recent outbreaks in parts of Africa. The agency noted that its response is being strengthened in view of reported deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Rivers State Government says arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of the second phase of the World Bank-supported RIV-CARE project. RIV-CARE, which stands for Rivers State Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, is designed to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods across communities in the state. The Commissioner for Finance and Budget, Lekue
Youth in Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State have expressed concern over an alleged increase in maternal deaths, attributing the situation to the poor state of healthcare facilities in the area. Speaking to our correspondent, Ufuoma Kokogho, the youths said the lack of functional medical infrastructure is endangering the lives of pregnant women in
Rivers State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, has called for stronger commitment, transparency, and collaboration among stakeholders in the health sector. She made the call during the first-quarter review meeting of the Task Force on Primary Health Care at Government House, Port Harcourt. Odu stressed the need for honesty in addressing challenges within the
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, has launched a unified national health promotion and communication framework. The initiative emerged after a four-day technical workshop involving stakeholders from federal and state health ministries, development partners and public health experts. Officials said the framework is designed to harmonise
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has defended the nationwide ban on sachet and small-pack alcoholic drinks, describing the policy as the most effective strategy to curb rising cases of underage drinking in Nigeria. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated this in Abuja during a press briefing marking the commencement
