__This Is As CP Nnanna Steps Up Operations Following IGP’s Directive__ In furtherance of the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, on sustained intelligence-led operations and the dismantling of criminal hideouts across the country, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna […]
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International Youth Day 2026: ANSACA Reaffirms Commitment To Youth-Led HIV Prevention
As Anambra State joins the rest of the world to commemorate the International Youth Day 2026, the Executive Director/Project Manager, Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) Dr. Nkem Okeke, says he joins the Anambra State AIDS Agency (ANSACA) in celebrating the energy, creativity and resilience of young people across Anambra […]
Anambra Ministry of Health Holds Workshop on Health Promotion Strategic Framework
By Chris Chikelue Anambra State Ministry of Health has commenced a 4-Day workshop on Health Promotion Strategic Framework Costed Implementation Plan in Awka. The initiative according to the ministry was necessitated by the need to address fragmented health promotion efforts, diluted messaging and their impact on population health outcomes. It […]
Anambra Doctors hail Gov. Soludo on Full Payment of New CONMESS, Welfare of Health Workers
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 […]
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 […]