By Chris Chikelue The Association of Nigeria Resident Doctors, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) Chapter has commended the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo for the payment of the full Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF >100%) and the shortfalls arising from the implementation of the new Consolidated Medical Salary […]
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Soludo Approves N500m To Upgrade COOUTH
By Emmanuel Chigbata Anambra State Government has approved the sum of N500 million for upgrade of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, COOUTH. The fund is for the acquisition of major medical equipment and funding for the accreditation of critical departments in the hospital. The Chief Medical Director of […]
Anambra Health Ministry Reviews Sector Performance, Sets Priorities for Improved Healthcare Delivery
By Chris Chikelue The Anambra State Ministry of Health has concluded its 2026 two-day Joint Annual Review (JAR) Meeting with a renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery, closing implementation gaps and improving health outcomes across the State. The review, held from August 5 to 6, 2026, at the Conference Room […]
HIV Figures Surge Across Nigeria
By Tim Elombah Nigeria is facing a sobering reality as new data released in August 2026 reveals the states with the highest number of peoplellcurrently receiving Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) treatment. The figures paint a troubling picture of the epidemic’s scale, underscoring the urgent need for sustained intervention and awareness. […]
Anambra Govt. to Reduce Cost of Fibroid Surgery in Public Hospitals
Essential Ndubuisi The Anambra State Government has announced plans to make fibroid surgery more affordable in government-owned hospitals as part of efforts to improve access to quality healthcare for women across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, disclosed this while appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of […]
Anambra Ministry of Health Conducts 2027 Step-Down Training on Annual Operational Plan Implementation for Programme Officers
By Chris Chikelue The Anambra State Ministry of Health has conducted a one-day step-down training on the implementation of the 2027 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for Programme Officers as part of efforts to strengthen strategic health planning and improve programme implementation across the state. The training, held on Tuesday, August […]
Nonye Soludo @56: First Lady Like No Other
By Law Mefor “When the diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” Dr (Mrs) Nonye Soludo The First Lady of Anambra State, Dr (Mrs) Nonye Soludo, who has turned 56, is a real class act, a special being versed in […]
Radioactive Agency visits Anambra Health Commissioner, seeks working synergy with state
By Chris Chikelue The Government of Anambra State has reiterated that it is committed to improve access of residents of the state to quality healthcare delivery through investing, procuring and putting on ground modern medical equipment. The Commissioner for Health, Anambra State, Dr. Afam Obidike made this attestation while receiving […]
IGP’s team on POCACOV takes advocacy to Anambra, Govt, other stakeholders pledge support
By Tochukwu Ifejika, Awka. The Anambra State Police Command has received the IGP’s Team on Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) ably led by the National Coordinator, SP Orvenonne Ikwen, (PhD) to intensify advocacy against cultism, substance abuse, cybercrime, and other social vices. The Advocacy commenced with a […]
Fed. Govt. approves seven herbal medicines for cancer, hepatitis B, hypertension treatment/management
By Jake Clifford The Federal Government has aapproved seven herbal medicines developed by the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to support the treatment and management of several health conditions, including prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, hepatitis B, peptic ulcer, hypertension and high cholesterol. The products were officially unveiled during a […]