By Ovat Abeng The Executive Director/Project Manager of the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA), Dr. Nkem Okeke, has paid a strategic advocacy visit to the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Secretariat in Abuja, on Wednesday, reinforcing Anambra State’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s HIV response. He was received by Dr. James Anenih,…
By Kingsley Agim Cross River State has once again recorded a major public health milestone the following the successful treatment and discharge of the state’s only confirmed case. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed that the lone case was confirmed on April 16, 2026, by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has condemned the vandalism of facilities at the General Hospital, Calabar, following protests linked to a tragic accident involving students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, described the incident as “unfortunate and overblown” during an on-the-spot assessment,…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Governor wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called for a collective action against malaria disease that has continued to pose a major public health challenge, particularly for children and pregnant women. Mrs Soludo made the called in her message on Saturday to mark this year 2026 World Malaria Day. World…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved the appointment of three medical professionals to head key government health institutions in the state. A statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, says those appointed include Dr. Ezeaka Augustine Uwaeme as Executive Secretary of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency…
By Kelvin Obambon Residents of 4 Miles in Ikot Ansa, Calabar, were the beneficiaries of a massive humanitarian effort as WESSA Pharmacy and Robin Diagnostics officially launched their newest health hub with an expansive free medical outreach. The event which took place on Saturday April 18, 2026, provided opportunity for 505 community members to access…
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital in Rivers State says it has stopped the salaries of 1000 workers following a recently concluded audit of its staff. The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chituru Orluwene, disclosed this at a news briefing on Monday to mark his first 100 days in office. While noting that when he…
By Ovat Abeng As Anambra state joins the rest of the World to celebrate this year’s World Health Day, themed, ‘Together for Health. Stand with Science’, the State Government has said that it will continue advancing development in the Health Sector with evidence-based policies and strategic investment. The Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Health,…
In commemoration of the 2026 World Water Day and the need to strengthen awareness on the link between water, hygiene, and gender equality in schools, Cross River Chapter of the WASH Media Network, recently took its hygiene campaign train to Government Secondary School, Anantigha, Calabar South local government area. At the event which focused on…
By Ovat Abeng The wife of Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has said the Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment are free in public health facilities and many private hospitals in Nigeria. She stated this in a press statement released on Tuesday to mark the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day. According to her, tuberculosis remains a major…
