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Rivers State Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, has described an award presented to her by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State Branch, as recognition of her longstanding support for the medical profession. Professor Odu made the remark after receiving the honour at the 2026 NMA Rivers State Branch Dinner and Award Night held
The Rivers State Government has commended the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State Branch, for its commitment to promoting medical excellence and strengthening healthcare delivery in the state. Speaking at the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the NMA in Port Harcourt, Secretary to the State Government, Dagogo Wokoma, described the association as
The Rivers State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Task Force on Primary Healthcare, Professor Ngozi Nma-Odu, has commended members of the task force for their commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery across the state. Professor Nma-Odu gave the commendation during the 2026 second-quarter review meeting of the task force at Government House, Port
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has called on healthcare professionals to take a more active role in tackling the growing problem of drug abuse across the country. Speaking at a symposium to mark the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, ARD President, Dr.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch, has appealed for intervention following the impact of the Rumuosi land dispute on its property. State Chairman of the society, Lekia Princewill, said its multi-million-naira professional resource and drug analysis centre, which is about 80 per cent completed, has been affected by the crisis. Meanwhile, leaders of
Medical experts have urged Nigerians to pay greater attention to skin health, describing it as an essential component of overall well-being. The Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Professor Chizindu Alikor, made the call during activities marking World Skin Day in Port Harcourt. He stressed that the skin deserves the same
Health experts have raised concerns over the growing habit of mixing energy drinks with alcohol among young people, warning that the practice could lead to serious health complications despite the widespread belief that energy drinks reduce the effects of alcohol. A Port Harcourt-based pharmacist, Magnus Asonye, said the combination only masks the feeling of intoxication
The Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Rivers State Chapter, Lawson Onengiyeofori, has identified illegal pharmacies and unregistered drug outlets as major drivers of the rising abuse of prescription medicines in the state, calling for stricter enforcement to safeguard public health. Speaking in an interview with Today FM’s Odinakachi Celestine, Onengiyeofori
President Bola Tinubu has highlighted what he described as major milestones recorded by his administration in Nigeria’s health sector, saying ongoing reforms are expanding access to healthcare, strengthening the workforce and improving health outcomes across the country. Tinubu said his government had made significant investments in healthcare infrastructure, human resources and policy reforms aimed at
By Odinakachi Celestine The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries as it welcomed members of the Nigerian Association of Cleft Lip and Palate (NACLP) to Rivers State for the pre-conference activities of its 7th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting. The conference, which
