Wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called for re-evaluation of dietary lifestyle and physical habits following growing mortalities resulting from diabetes. Mrs Soludo, who stated this in a statement to mark the 2023 World Diabetes Day (WDD) in Awka, also canvassed for healthy consumption culture, physical exercise and maintenance of right attitude
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Polio vaccination: Anambra emerges first in Southeast as 2.3m children vaccinated
The Anambra State Government on Thursday disclosed that 2.3 million children under the age of 0-59 months received Polio vaccine in the first phase of the Outbreak Response Exercise (OBR-I), in September. Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike disclosed this in Awka while flaging-off second phase of the Polio immunisation campaign (OBR-II) being implemented by
Read moreNAUTH Perm site: 98-year old Anambra monarch tips CMD for second term
Traditional ruler of Nnewi community in Anambra State, Igwe Kenneth Orizu III has tipped the Chief Medical Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital’s (NAUTH), Nnewi, Asso Prof Joseph Ugboaja for a second tenure in office after visiting the hospital’s permanent site to behold what the monarch described as unprecedented development. Igwe Orizu who came along
Read moreVaccination: Health workers still battling religious beliefs, conflicts, insecurity, others – Rotary
Rotary International District 9142 has identified religious beliefs, conflicts and insecurity as among numerous challenges facing health workers in reaching out to children for vaccination. Chairperson, Host Organizing committee for the 2023 District 9142 Polio Seminar, Rotarian Olachi Emegakor stated this during the Polio Plus Seminar 2023 held at the ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,
Read moreGroup laments corrupt practices, high cost of drugs, services in Anambra PHCs
Civil Society Organisations for Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN) have decried high cost of drugs and medical services in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Anambra State. The group also lamented alleged corrupt practices by health workers in some PHCs in the State, warning those involved to desist forthwith. Speaking in Awka during its ACOMIN
Read moreSoludo donates 120 anti-shock garments to Anambra hospitals
Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo on Tuesday distributed 120 Anti-shock garments to hospitals to prevent maternal mortality due to bleeding and ensure safe delivery in the state. The purchase and distribution of the Anti-shock garments was by the Anambra State Ministry of Health in collaboration with Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo
Read moreBe wary of your consumption lifestyle – Soludo’s wife warns women
Anambra State Governor’s wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo has called on women to always be careful with what they consume. She urged them to see healthy living as an important factor to life, without which the body becomes deteriorated. Soludo stated this in Awka while addressing business women and female farmers under the umbrella of the
Read moreAnti Polio Campaign Underway In Khyber
DISTRICT KHYBER :The National Immunization Day (NID) anti polio campaign successfully continued the on second day on Fuesday in Khyber, where all health teams were conducting door to door visits amid tight security in district Khyber. Speaking to The News district communication officer- polio eradication initiative programme Said Afzal Shinwari said that polio vaccinating teams
Read moreAnambra monarch hails Soludo for renovating Umueri hospital
The traditional ruler of Umueri, Anambra East local government council area, Anambra state, Igwe Beneath Izuchukwu Emeka has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the renovation going on in the Umueri general hospital. Igwe Emeka made the commendation while celebrating 2023 (7th) Iwaji ceremony at his specious palace in Umueri. He also made a passionate appeal
Read morePolio Sensitization Session Held in Tehsil
DISTRICT KHYBER: District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) on Wednesday conducted a sensitization session for the upcoming anti-polio campaign at tehsil Landikotal which was attended by officials and locals. Tehsil chairman Haji Shah Khalid Shinwari, assistant commissioner, Irshad Mohmand, local government representatives, line departments and key tribal, political and religious influencers were invited to the
Read moreHealth workers rescue abandoned pregnant HIV patient in Anambra
…says she has been homeless after she was chased out of the house following discovery of the HIV disease A 19-year old vulnerable pregnant lady has been rescued by a group of health personel in Awka, Anambra State. The victim, a HIV patient was reportedly infected by her boyfriend who was said to have sent
Read moreHealth: 10 die as Diphtheria breaks out in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria in the state, with no fewer than 91 suspected cases and 10 deaths. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Salisu Mu’azu, made this known while addressing newsmen in Dutse. He disclosed that two confirmed cases had been identified in Kazaure and Jahun
Read morePolio must be kept at zero level in Anambra – 98-year old monarch
98-year old traditional ruler of Nnewi, Anambra State Igwe Kenneth Orizu has expressed his support and readiness to ensure that polio was kept at zero level in the State. Orizu made the commitment at the flag off of Outbreak Response (OBR) Polio Immunization Campaign in Nnewi LGA. The traditional ruler, believed to be the oldest
Read moreDHQ Doctors protest against MS Sherani, boycott OPDs
LANDIKOTAL: Grand Health Alliance Landikotal including doctors,paramedics and nurses on Monday staged a protest rally against the district headquarters hospital Medical Superintendent(MS) and observed boycott from Out Patients Departments(OPDs). The protest was led by Dr, Owais Shinwari,Dr,Fahim Afridi,paramedics president Mujeeb Afridi and class-IV employees chairman Khayalmadar Shinwari. Speaking on the occasion doctors and paramedics accused
Read morePolio: Anambra targets 2.6m children for vaccination
The Anambra State Government on Friday said it is targeting over 2.6 million children under the age of 0-59 months as it begins Outbreak Response Exercise against Polio virus in the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike dropped the hint on Friday at the flag-off of the vaccination campaign being implemented by the State
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