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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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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22- year- old Nigerian student dies after plasma donation in Canada

A 22-year-old Nigerian student, Rodiyat Alabede, has died after suffering complications during a plasma donation procedure in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, prompting an investigation by Health Canada.According to reports, Alabede became unresponsive while donating plasma at a clinic operated by Grifols, a Spanish healthcare firm that runs multiple plasma donation centres across Canada. She reportedly died…

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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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Rotary International Medical Mission performs over 1,800 surgeries , screens 3000 patients at SUMAS- VC, team leader

….. As Enugu Govt assures  continuous partnership Over 1,800  patients from  Enugu State and neighbouring communities have received life-changing surgical interventions from a two-week free  Indian–Nigerian medical mission organised by the  Rotary International Club at the State University of Science and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno, Enugu state., says the Vice- Chancellor, Prof. James Ogbonna and the…

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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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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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Fr. Theo Okpara’s Primary Healthcare Foundation offers free medical services to 500 persons in Umuchima community

It was a joyful moment for the people of Umuchima Community in Ideato South Local Government area of Imo state, South- East ,Nigeria , Wednesday, when people with various health challenges in the community and it’s neighbourhood received free medical services courtesy of the Rev. Fr. Theo Okpara primary healthcare foundation. The colourful annual free…

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Enugu Metro Lions Club, LEAP Alliance poise to fight Diabetes

Determined to greatly reduce and possibly eliminate diabetes – related illness including limb loss in, Enugu, Nigeria, Enugu Metropolitan Lions Club is set to collaborate with the Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) Alliance to ensure prevention of diabetes, particularly, diabetic amputations. In a press release issued by Enugu Metropolitan Lions Club and signed by the…

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