Ade Olu Emma Elekwa National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP) has refuted the destructive, poisonous myths surrounding Buruli ulcer in Nigeria. The body clarified that the disease, popularly known enyi ure or ure okpa in Southeast treatable bacterial infection, not the result of witchcraft, sorcery, or divine […]
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Fed. Govt. Says Nigeria Needs Over 3000 Community Health Workers By 2030
The Federal Government has has informed that Nigeria will need an estimated 315,000 community health workers by 2030 to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and expand access to essential health services across the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima, disclosed this when he represented President Bola Tinubu, at the launch of the […]
Anambra To Strengthen Health Security, Food Safety With New Law
By Rose Oranye The Anambra State Government has commenced a major overhaul of its public health laws to strengthen disease control, food safety and emergency response. The move is anchored on the proposed Public Health Security Bill, now under intensive review at a four-day stakeholders meeting holding from October 27 […]
Anambra Govt. To Strengthen Health Security, Food Safety With New Law
By Rose Oranye The Anambra State Government has commenced a major overhaul of its public health laws to strengthen disease control, food safety and emergency response. The move is anchored on the proposed Public Health Security Bill, now under intensive review at a four-day stakeholders meeting holding from October 27 […]
Anambra State Government Advices Residents Not to Panic Following Discovery Of New Case on Ebola
By Chris Chikelue Following the new discovery of Ebola case by the Federal Government of Nigeria in the Federal Capital Territory, Anambra State Government has adviced the people of the state not to panic. This was handed down by the State Commission for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike on Wednesday, October […]
Cancer Awareness: NBA Anambra Women Forum Urges Regular Screening, Early Detection
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Anambra State Branch, Women Forum, has called on men and women, young and old, to prioritise regular cancer screening and early detection to improve treatment outcomes and save lives. The call was made during a health awareness walk organised by the forum in Onitsha as […]
UNICEF Enugu To Support ANSACA To Boost HIV Response Efforts
The UNICEF Enugu Field Office has promised to commence support for the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) programmes in the first quarter of 2027, which will in turn, boost the state’s HIV response efforts. UNICEF Health Specialist, Dr. Ifeyinwa Anyanyo made the promise when she paid a courtesy visit […]
FG Steps Up Measures To End Child Marriage in Northern Nigeria
As part of efforts to protect girls from early marriage and ensure their access to quality education, the Federal Government has launched the National Strategy and Costed Action Plan on Ending Child Marriage in Nigeria (2025–2030) for the North-West and North-East geopolitical zones.. The launch which was organised by the […]
Abatete PHC Gets a boost as Diasporan Donates Maternal/Newborn Medical Equipment
By Chris Chikelue In line with the call by Governor Chukwuma Soludo for Public Private Partnership in the development of the state, a Canada based medical doctor, Dr. Charles Kene Ojukwu, has donated medical equipment to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Christ the King Parish, Abatete, Idemili North Local […]
Anambra Government Highlights Mental Health Initiatives, Calls for End to Stigma
By Chidinma Olivia Patrick The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving mental healthcare, strengthening psychological support services and addressing stigma and discrimination against people living with mental health conditions. The government made this known during a press briefing to mark the 2026 World Mental Health Day, held […]