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

Maureen Ikpeama1 week ago1 week ago09 mins

….. 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…

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

Maureen Ikpeama2 weeks ago2 weeks ago013 mins

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…

Nigerian hospital performs first West African robotic gynaecological surgery

Maureen Ikpeama2 weeks ago2 weeks ago04 mins

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…

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

Maureen Ikpeama3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

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…

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

Maureen Ikpeama3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

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…

Enugu Metro Lions Club, LEAP Alliance poise to fight Diabetes

Maureen Ikpeama1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

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…

Enugu intensifies efforts to closing immunization, maternal ,child health gaps in second round 2025 OMNCH week

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ESPHCDA), Dr. Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, says the state government is intensifying efforts to closing persisting maternal, newborn and child health gaps with the second round of the 2025 Optimal Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (OMNCH) Week. Dr. Ani-Osheku disclosed this while addressing a press conference…