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Jul

25

2024

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Suspended ABIA State Commissioner For Health Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo Resigns

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

24-07-2024. Press Release: RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER FOR HEALTH, DR. NGOZI OKORONKWO. The suspended Abia state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo has tendered her resignation letter to the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. The Governor while accepting her resignation, thanked Dr. Okoronkwo for her services to our dear State and her modest achievements in repositioning the Health Sector for better service delivery in the last one year. He wished her well in her future endeavours. The Governor reiterated his commitment to the transformation of Abia State and reminded Abians that they gave him…

Jul

23

2024

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Flag-Off Of ABIA Medical Village Imminent As Gov. Otti Targets Transforming ABIA Into A Destination For Medical Tourism

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

FLAG-OFF OF ABIA MEDICAL VILLAGE IMMINENT AS GOV. OTTI TARGETS TRANSFORMING ABIA INTO A DESTINATION FOR MEDICAL TOURISM. The Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has disclosed that he will soon flag-off the Abia Medical Village to transform Abia into a destination for medical tourism. Governor Otti made the disclosure on Sunday 21st July, in his Umuehim Nvosi country home, Isiala Ngwa South LGA when he played host to the Extended Hands of Grace and Lifted Hands team from the United States of America (USA), who came to Abia on a medical mission at Umuekwule village, Afugiri in Umuahia…

Jul

04

2024

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Gov Otti Commissions Federal Govt Multipurpose Hospital In ABIA, Commends FG And Sets-Up A Facility Management Team To Ensure And Sustain Standard

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI COMMISSIONS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MULTIPURPOSE HOSPITAL IN ABIA, COMMENDS FG AND SETS-UP A FACILITY MANAGEMENT TEAM TO ENSURE AND SUSTAIN STANDARD. The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Otti on Wednesday 3rd July, commissioned a Federal Government built and equipped multipurpose hospital in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State. The hospital with State of the art equipment was built by the Federal Government in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-3) Speaking during the commissioning, the Governor maintained that quality, accessible and efficient health sector eco-system is a priority in his administration’s strategy to…

Jun

23

2024

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Cholera: Death Toll Rises To 35, Suspected Cases Hit 417 In Lagos

Health, Lagos, News Flash

Cholera: Death Toll Rises To 35, Suspected Cases Hit 417 In Lagos The Lagos State Government says the number of fatalities from the cholera outbreak in the state has risen to 35 following the last update, which reported 401 suspected cases and 15 fatalities. At the last count, the government said Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti Osa recorded the highest numbers. But in the latest update in his Instagram handle on Saturday, the state Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, said the number of confirmed cases in the nation’s commercial capital is now 417. “As of June 20, 2024, an additional…

Jun

11

2024

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Gov. Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti has approved the suspension from office of the Commissioner for Health Abia State, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo. The suspension is to pave way for the investigation of allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the Commissioner. Governor Otti's action is in line with his zero tolerance policy for misconduct of any kind, and strong adherence to the twin principles of transparency and accountability in governance to ensure that actions of appointees must at all times advance the good and well-being of Abians. The Abia state Government is committed to good governance and…

May

14

2024

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Federal Govt Commends Gov Otti On Proactive Steps To Resolve Health Sector Issues In Abia

Abia State, FGN, Good Governance, Health, News Flash

FEDERAL GOVT COMMENDS GOV OTTI ON PROACTIVE STEPS TO RESOLVE HEALTH SECTOR ISSUES IN ABIA The Federal Government has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for taking proactive measures to resolve the lingering challenges in the state's healthcare system prior to his assumption of office on May 29, 2023. Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salman Anas-Ibrahim, who gave the commendation, said by declaring a state of emergency in the health sector and increasing allocation to health in the 2024 Budget by 15% as well as the swift resolution of salary disputes, Governor Otti significantly…

Apr

30

2024

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Priscilla Otti Crowned Malaria Ambassador As She Observed World Malaria Day Alongside Global Partners

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, Humanitarian, News Flash

With the theme 'Accelerate The Fight Against Malaria For a More Equitable World', the wife of ABIA State Governor Mrs Priscilla Otti observed World Malaria Day alongside global partners, including her office, the state Ministry of Health, and PanAfricare Consortium. Their activities encompassed awareness campaigns, workshops, and the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets. During the event, she stressed the importance of consulting healthcare professionals instead of self-medication, underscoring that not all fevers stem from malaria. She reiterated their dedication to combating malaria through strategic initiatives and revealed plans to introduce a malaria vaccine for Abia citizens. Moreover, she urged nursing…

Apr

20

2024

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Mental Health: Mrs Otti Visits Amaudo Rehabilitation Centre, Promised Support For Residents

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, Humanitarian, News Flash

Mental Health: Mrs Otti Visits Amaudo Rehabilitation Center, ,Promises Support for Residensts… The wife of Abia state Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti has Commended the founder of Amaudo Integrated Community Mental health foundation, Sister Roselind Colwill for her love and passion towards humanity leading to the establishment of the center which has taken many mentally ill destitutes off the streets of southern part of Nigeria. Mrs Otti made her feelings Public when she paid a working visit to the rehabilitation home at Itumbauzo Community in Bende LGA of Abia state, assured that a structure would be raised in the center to…

Apr

18

2024

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Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Do DNA Test

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Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife To Do DNA Test A Magistrate Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos has ordered that singer late Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, be served notice of a pending DNA test application, by substituted means. A statement signed by a member of the legal team to the Aloba family, Monisola Odumosu, disclosed this on Wednesday, April 17. Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, in the application filed by the legal team to the family sought an order to serve Wunmi by posting all the originating processes and other processes in the suit on the last-known address of the respondent.…

Apr

11

2024

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Former ABIA State Governor Ogbonnaya Onu Dies @ 72 After A Protracted Illness

Abia State, Health, History, News Flash, Obituary

Former ABIA State Governor Ogbonnaya Onu Dies @ 72 After A Protracted Illness Former Nigerian Governor And Minister Dies At 72 A former Abia State Governor, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu is dead. 72-year-old Onu died on Thursday morning at an Abuja hospital. One of his kinsmen in Ebonyi who confirmed his death to SaharaReporters said the former governor had been ill for some time and his family had planned to fly him abroad after the Sallah break. “He has been sick for some time this year and his family said they would fly him abroad to get better medical treatment for…