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Aug
10
2025
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Why Adults Over 40 Should Be Cautious On Consumption Of Cold Drinks – Experts

Why Adults Over 40 Should Be Cautious On Consumption Of Cold Drinks – Experts

Health, News Flash
Why Adults Over 40 Should Be Cautious On Consumption Of Cold Drinks – Experts Medical and nutritional experts have explained why adults aged 40 and above should be cautious in the consumption of cold beverages. The experts who spoke in Abakaliki on Saturday cited possible health implications in certain conditions in separate interviews. The experts spoke against the backdrop of the prevailing cold weather occasioned by persistent rainfall and the penchant of many older adults to consume chilled beverages despite the low temperatures. According to them, while cold drinks are generally safe and hydrating, they could trigger discomfort or worsen…
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Aug
06
2025
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An Appeal For Medical Help: Re: Othniel Chimdiomimi-Amogu Ukoha For Cochlear Implant – Presbyterian Reverend Cries Out For Help

An Appeal For Medical Help: Re: Othniel Chimdiomimi-Amogu Ukoha For Cochlear Implant – Presbyterian Reverend Cries Out For Help

Abia State, Abia North, Health, Ohafia LGA
An appeal for Medical help:Re:Othniel Chimdiomimi-Amogu Ukoha for cochlear implant My name is Rev Prince Ukoha Ukpai, a serving Minister with the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria. I am from Asaga Ohafia, and reside in Upstair line World bank, Umuahia, Abia state. I write with utmost humility and in deep concern to appeal for your kind intervention and assistance in sponsoring the medical treatment of my son, who is currently battling severe hearing impairment and urgently requires a cochlear implant to restore his ability to hear and speak. Othniel Chimdiomimi was diagnosed with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss at an early age.…
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Jul
10
2025
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Inside Abia’s $1.3B Medical City – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Inside Abia’s $1.3B Medical City – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health, Infrastructure
Inside Abia’s $1.3B Medical City By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia State is making history. In what stands as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious healthcare investments, Governor Alex Otti’s administration has unveiled plans to construct a $1.3 billion Medical City in Isiala Ngwa. This visionary project is not merely about building a hospital—it is about creating an entire ecosystem that could transform Abia into West Africa’s premier destination for cutting-edge medical care, training, and research. Spread across 200 hectares, the Abia Medical City will host a 1,000-bed ultra-modern tertiary hospital with the capacity to handle complex medical cases ranging from organ…
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May
27
2025
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Arochukwu General Hospital: A Mini Medical City In The Making – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Arochukwu General Hospital: A Mini Medical City In The Making – Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health
Arochukwu General Hospital: A Mini Medical City in the Making Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D In line with Governor Alex Chioma Otti's commitment to transforming the healthcare sector in Abia State, the Arochukwu General Hospital is undergoing a total renovation and upgrade. The hospital, which was in a state of disrepair, is being transformed into a modern healthcare facility that will provide quality medical services to the people of Arochukwu and neighboring communities. When Governor Otti assumed office, he declared an emergency in critical sectors, including healthcare. As part of this initiative, 10 General Hospitals in the state are undergoing renovations and…
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May
21
2025
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Doctor-Patient Ratio In ABIA State: An Exhaustive Report, 2023 – 2025 By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Doctor-Patient Ratio In ABIA State: An Exhaustive Report, 2023 – 2025 By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health
Doctor - Patient Ratio in ABIA State: An Exhaustive Report, 2023 - 2025 Since assuming office in 2023, Governor Alex Chioma Otti of Abia State has prioritized healthcare reform, with a specific focus on improving the doctor-patient ratio through targeted policies. A cornerstone of his strategy has been addressing workforce retention and recruitment. In April 2025, his administration approved the Abia State Health Workers Salary Scale (ASHWOSS), aligning state-employed doctors’ salaries with the federal Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and Consolidated Health Salary Scale (CONHESS). This 100% salary harmonization, effective May 2025, ensures parity with federal counterparts, directly tackling brain…
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May
20
2025
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Abia’s Plate Of Progress Serving Up Nutrition For Every Child: Inside The Otti Administration’s Holistic Strategy To Combat Malnutrition And Boost Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Plate Of Progress Serving Up Nutrition For Every Child: Inside The Otti Administration’s Holistic Strategy To Combat Malnutrition And Boost Development – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health
Abia's Plate of Progress Serving Up Nutrition for Every Child: Inside the Otti Administration's Holistic Strategy to Combat Malnutrition and Boost Development When Governor Alex Otti assumed office in May 2023, Abia State faced a critical challenge: nearly 22% of children under five suffered from stunted growth, a grim marker of chronic malnutrition. For Otti, a former banker turned reformist leader, and his wife, Priscilla, a public health advocate, tackling this crisis became a cornerstone of their governance. Over the past two years, their administration has woven a multifaceted strategy—blending policy, partnerships, and grassroots mobilization—to rewrite Abia’s nutrition narrative. Reviving…
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May
19
2025
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Governor Alex Otti’s War On Cancer: A Collective Journey Of Hope, Health, And Collective Action In ABIA (2023-2025) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Governor Alex Otti’s War On Cancer: A Collective Journey Of Hope, Health, And Collective Action In ABIA (2023-2025) – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Health
Governor Alex Otti’s War on Cancer: A Transformative Journey of Hope, Health, and Collective Action in Abia (2023–2025) By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke, University of Abuja, Nigeria Umuahia, Nigeria – Since assuming office in May 2023, Governor Alex Otti has anchored his administration’s “New Abia Agenda” on healthcare, declaring it the bedrock of socio-economic development. With an unprecedented 35% of the 2025 budget allocated to health and education, the governor has launched a multi-pronged assault on systemic gaps in cancer care, infrastructure, and equity. Central to this mission is First Lady Priscilla Otti, whose advocacy and direct interventions—including a ₦10…
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May
17
2025
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Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Free Eye & Medical Outreach In Lohum Imenyi Uzuakoli Today

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Free Eye & Medical Outreach In Lohum Imenyi Uzuakoli Today

Abia State, Health, News Flash, Philanthropy
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FREE EYE & MEDICAL OUTREACH IN LOHUM IMENYI UZUAKOLI We are getting ready for the FREE EYE & MEDICAL OUTREACH & VISITATION TO THE MOTHERLESS BABIES HOME sponsored by Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President in Commemoration of the post birthday celebration of; RT Hon Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu , member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives & Senator Orji Uzor Kalu , Senator Representing Abia North Senatorial District Date: Tomorrow Saturday 17th May 2025 Venue: The Colony, LOHUM IMENYI Uzuakoli Bende…
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May
14
2025
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Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Presents Free Medical Outreach & Eye Tests/Visitation To Motherless Babies Home, In Commemoration Of The Post Birthday Celebration Of Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu & Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Presents Free Medical Outreach & Eye Tests/Visitation To Motherless Babies Home, In Commemoration Of The Post Birthday Celebration Of Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu & Senator Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia North, Abia State, Health, News Flash, Philanthropy
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH & EYE TESTS /VISITATION TO MOTHERLESS BABIES HOME, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE POST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION OF RT HON BENJAMIN KALU & SENATOR ORJI UZOR KALU Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria Heartily Presents A Free Medical Outreach & Eye Tests/Visitation to the Motherless babies home, Lohum Imenyi, Uzuakoli, Bende LGA of Abia State In Commemoration of the Post Birthday Celebration of RT Hon Benjamin Kalu, the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives & Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu…
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May
10
2025
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Resilience In The Post-Ictal Phase: Rewiring Neural Pathways For Smoother Functionality: Is There Hope For Epilepsy Patients? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Resilience In The Post-Ictal Phase: Rewiring Neural Pathways For Smoother Functionality: Is There Hope For Epilepsy Patients? – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, World News
Resilience in the Post-Ictal Phase: Rewiring Neural Pathways for Smoother Functionality: Is there hope for Epilepsy patients? Governor Alex Otti’s administration in Abia State has implemented a multi-faceted approach to address systemic challenges, including those indirectly linked to improving quality of life for residents affected by health and infrastructural issues. While the reader's mind may be drawn to "epilepsy" in the course of digesting this text, which refers to the neurological condition, I am also focusing on the broader context of Abia’s governance under Otti as he strives to focus on combating metaphorical "epilepsy" in critical sectors like power supply,…
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