By Rose Oranye The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, attended the PReP 2.0 Waste Pickers Empowerment and Formalisation Forum organised by TechnoServe in collaboration with the Waste Pickers Association of Nigeria (WAPAN) in Awka. The forum is designed to […]
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ANSACA Commends Govt’s Fight Against GBV, Advocates Stronger HIV Prevention As Anambra Commemorates International Day Of The Girl Child
Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has called for stronger protection of girls against gender-based violence (GBV), sexual abuse and exploitation, describing these as major threats to their health, dignity and future, particularly through increased vulnerability to HIV infection. The Executive Director of ANSACA, Dr. Nkem Okeke, made the call […]
Family Loses Twin Healthcare Professionals To Sickle Cell Within 48 Hours In Yobe
Twin sisters, one a a medical doctor, and the other one, Dr Hadiya Usman, and a pharmacist, Dr Aidah Usman, have died days apart after battling sickle cell disease in Yobe State. The twin sisters were daughters of the Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Prof Hadiza Abdullahi […]
Solution 2.0: 2nd Edition Of ‘Onwa Dezemba’ Coming, State Law Enforcement Groups To Be Streamlined
On Monday, September 28, 2026, the second-term Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) of the Soludo Government met for the 14th time at Light House, Awka. A Press Release signed by the Commissioner for Information & Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, said that the Council made several significant decisions, including the […]
Anambra Governor’s Wife Inaugurates Health Facilities, Receives Recognition
By Chukwuka Ugokwe, Awka Anambra State Governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo has officially inaugurated a new Implant Facility and Healthy Living Shop at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOU) Awka. She was also invested as the matron of pregnant women and children by the management of the hospital […]
National Hospital Abuja Investigates Two Deaths Over Suspected Ceftazidime Reactions
The National Hospital, Abuja, is investigating the deaths of two adult patients who reportedly developed severe adverse reactions after receiving Fortcef Injection, a brand of the antibiotic Ceftazidime. The hospital’s Pharmacovigilance Committee raised the alarm after the two patients, who were described as being relatively stable before the medication was […]
Anambra Ministry Of Health Soon To Commence Re-accreditation Of Health Facilities
The Anambra State Ministry of Health says it will soon commence will commence the re-accreditation of all public and private hospitals in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, who disclosed this during a chat with journalists in his office, in Awka, explained that the programme aims at […]
ANSACA Unveils Maiden Newsletter, Telehealth Service To Strengthen HIV Response In Anambra
Awka, September 22, 2026 — The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has unveiled its maiden Newsletter and Telehealth Service as part of ongoing efforts to expand access to HIV prevention, information, counselling, testing, treatment and care across Anambra State. The unveiling, held at Chiben Hotel, Awka, had the theme, […]
ANSACA’s Vision ALIGNS WITH Soludo’s Health Revolution And Value Reformation Agenda – Mefor
By Rose Oranye The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA), on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, unveiled its maiden newsletter and telehealth service to strengthen the state’s HIV response. The event, held in Awka, with the theme, “Harnessing Digital Innovation to Strengthen the HIV Response: Bridging Communities and Advancing Health in […]
Soludo’s Workplace Health Drive Gains Momentum as ANSACA Takes Integrated HIV Services to Naira Rice
By Obianuju Isima The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has expanded its workplace HIV and integrated health screening programme to Naira Rice, strengthening efforts to take HIV prevention, testing and essential health services directly to workers across the state. Speaking during the Sept. 18 outreach, ANSACA Executive Director, Dr. […]