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The Rivers State Government has reiterated its commitment to intensifying the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the state. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Lauretta Davies Dimkpa, gave the assurance during her opening remarks at the commencement of a three-day refresher training on Transformative GBV Prevention for members of the
The Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Salako, has said Nigeria is not yet capable of producing vaccines locally. Speaking on Thursday while addressing the country’s vaccine production capacity, Salako explained that vaccine manufacturing requires extensive economic and technical evaluation, stressing that any local production effort must be commercially viable to succeed. He noted that
In observance of World Adoption Day, residents of Port Harcourt are urging that all children be treated equally, emphasizing that no child should face discrimination based on their birth or adoption status. World Adoption Day, celebrated annually on November 9th, highlights the voices of the adoption community, sharing personal stories and reflecting on the importance
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a new digital platform designed to simplify its drug integrity test and visa clearance procedures across the country. Speaking at the launch, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), described the innovation as a major step toward enhancing
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme says it has registered more than 110,000 persons under its health insurance scheme. Chairman of the Board, Professor Princewill Chike, disclosed this at the end of the programme’s inaugural retreat and board meeting. He explained that the team is currently working on unbundling secondary healthcare to expand access
Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have embarked on an indefinite strike from today over what they described as the failure of authorities to meet their demands. In a statement issued late Sunday, the doctors vowed to sustain the industrial action “until government and management show genuine commitment to the welfare of doctors
A consultant radiologist, Dr. Nengi Alazigha, has advised women from the age of twenty to cultivate the habit of regular breast self-examination to help detect early signs of breast cancer. Dr. Alazigha, who is the Chairman of the Association of Radiologists in Rivers State and an Associate Professor of Radiology, gave the advice during a
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme has commended the Sole Administrator of the state, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, for prioritising healthcare delivery. Speaking at a sensitisation and awareness training programme in Port Harcourt, the Acting Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Vetty Agala, said the Sole Administrator has remained resolute in protecting families
The Rivers State Ministry of Health has intensified its campaign against quack medical practice in the state. Chairman of the Ministry’s Anti-Quackery Committee and Permanent Secretary, Dr. Vincent Wachukwu, said the team is targeting hospitals and medical personnel operating without valid licenses. Speaking at a press briefing in Port Harcourt, Dr. Wachukwu disclosed that several
Ifunanya Obeme-Ndukwe Despite increasing advocacy against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), harmful traditional practices remain widespread in parts of Rivers State. This was revealed in a research study conducted by the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Rivers State Chapter, which found that practices such as female circumcision continue to thrive with limited public attention. Presenting the
