Science-driven policies transform healthcare delivery,outcomes in Enugu -Prof Ugwu

Enugu State Commissioner for health , Prof Dr Gorge Ugwu on Tuesday disclosed that science-driven policies are transforming healthcare delivery and outcomes across the state.He made this known during a press briefing to commemorate the World Health Day 2026, marked annually on April 7 by the World Health Organization (WHO). Speaking on this year’s theme,…

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UNICEF partners Enugu Govt, hands over supplements to combat malnutrition

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has handed over nutrition supplements to Enugu State Government in a move to combat malnutrition among children and pregnant women across communities in the state.The handover, which took place in Enugu on Tuesday, is expected to directly impact households in both urban and rural areas, including communities where cases of…

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Awgu stakeholders describe Ogbaku Type 2 PHC as Lifeline , endorse Gov Mbah’s re-election

Traditional rulers, community leaders, and women groups in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have described the newly constructed Type-2 Primary Healthcare Centre in Ogbaku as a “lifeline” for residents, as they threw their weight behind Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in office. The endorsement came during Governor Peter Mbah’s quarterly supervisory…

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Custos Care Foundation offers free medical services to women, girls in Enugu

Custos Care Foundation (CCF)under its flagship Expanded Mama Care Initiative (EMCI), Saturday organised a free medical outreach that provided essential healthcare services to thousands of women and girls at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu. The outreach formed part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration and was aimed at improving access to quality healthcare…

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NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of counterfeit  Dostinex 0.5mg tablets 

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised fresh alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Dostinex (0.5mg) tablets in Nigeria, warning that unsuspecting patients could be exposed to serious health risks. This was contained in a statement made available to Newsmen on Monday by the agency. NAFDAC  cautioned healthcare providers, pharmacists…

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Over  1.5m children  receive measles, rubella vaccines in 7 days as Enugu pushes zero cases

Enugu State government says over 1.5 million children have received vaccination against measles and rubella in the ongoing statewide immunisation campaign against the diseases, maintaining it’s commitment to achieving  zero cases of the diseases. The  government made the disclosure on Wednesday during the flag-off of the integrated  Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign  held at the Michael Okpara…

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Godfrey Okoye University inaugurates  Board of College  of Medicine to improve standards

Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu- Nike, Enugu,Nigeria , Monday, 26, January,2026, inaugurated the University ‘s Board of  College of Medicine with a charge on members to safeguard the quality and integrity of medical education, research, and clinical training through policies and measurable guidelines. Performing the inauguration of .the board at the Ugwuomu- Nike main campus of…

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Nigerian hospital performs first West African  robotic gynaecological surgery

 A Nigerian hospital, The Prostate Clinic (TPC) Lagos, has performed what experts described as West Africa’s first robotic gynaecological surgery. The procedure, carried out on Sunday, marked the clinic’s expansion of robotic surgery from male-focused treatments to women’s health interventions. According to the Consultant Robotic Surgeon and TPC Medical Director, Prof. Kingsley Ekwueme, s the…

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Reps committee commends Enugu  on BHCPF utilisation,  assures partnership to strengthen Primary HealthCare

House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services ,Monday, visited health facilities in Enugu state to ascertain the receipt and usage of  the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), commending  the State Government for its effective utilisation of the Fund. They gave the commendation when they paid a  courtesy visit on the Governor of Enugu state, Dr….

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Rotary International Club donates medical equipment  to SUMAS, holds free medical mission

The medical team, Rotary International Club rep and SUMAS mgt and Commissioner for Health during the presentation of the medical equipment Presenting the equipment to the Governor of Enugu state, Dr. Peter Mbah at the Mother and Child hospital,SUMAS on Saturday, the District  Rotary Foundation chairman District 9127,Nigeria, Dr. Elvis  Chukwu said  Sixteen Surgeons from…

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