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Cecilia Oyebola Foundation, renovates ESUTH Neonatal care unit, donates equipment, to prevent newborn infection

Maureen Ikpeama2 weeks ago2 weeks ago013 mins

A Lagos-based Non-Governmental organisation, the Cecilia Oyebola Foundation, has renovated and equipped the Neonatal Care Unit of the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane, Enugu with the aim of preventing infections and improving survival chances for newborn babies . The upgraded neonatal facility was inaugurated on Wednesday by the former Governor of Old Anambra…

Gov Mbah assures partnership with NAFOWA, commends group’s humanitarian services

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Governor of Enugu state, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended the Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA) for its impactful humanitarian and empowerment initiatives, assuring the group of the state government’s support. He gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving the National President of NAFOWA, Mrs. Ngozi Aneke, and her delegation who paid him a…

Doctor dies after delivering triplets in Bayelsa

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

A Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Ere Ogbachi, has died from complications shortly after giving birth to triplets in Bayelsa .State.Family members confirmed that Ogbachi delivered the babies at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital before her condition deteriorated, necessitating an emergency transfer to the Intensive Care Unit at the Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa.According to a…

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

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago3514 mins

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,…

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

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

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…

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

Maureen Ikpeama3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

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…

NAFDAC raises alarm over circulation of counterfeit Dostinex 0.5mg tablets

Maureen Ikpeama4 months ago4 months ago03 mins

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…

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

Maureen Ikpeama4 months ago4 months ago7179 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 Ikpeama5 months ago5 months ago102613 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 Ikpeama5 months ago5 months ago4524 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…