Health

Oct
03
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Massive Ovation For Oluremi Tinubu As She Launches N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pads For 370,000 Schoolgirls

Massive Ovation For Oluremi Tinubu As She Launches N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pads For 370,000 Schoolgirls

FGN, Education, Health, News Flash
Oluremi Tinubu Launches N2.55 Billion Sanitary Pads For 370,000 Schoolgirls Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday flagged off the nationwide distribution of 370,000 sanitary pads worth ₦2,550,297,150 for schoolgirls in rural communities across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Nigerian Politics Books The official launch, held at the State House, Alausa, Lagos, was part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) project tagged “Flow with Confidence.” The programme, which aims to promote menstrual health and empower adolescent girls, was launched simultaneously in Borno, Cross River, Ekiti, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Kebbi, and Lagos States, with other states…
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Sep
16
2025
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Is On Tinubu’s Neck – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Is On Tinubu’s Neck – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, Presidency, Security
NNAMDI KANU'S LIFE IS ON TINUBU'S NECK. The Igbo nation lately has been inundated by disturbing tales of the deteriorated health condition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This alarm has been raised by not a few which includes the Honourable Member Representing his Federal Constituency who visited him just recently, Honorable Obi Aguocha. There is a national consensus for his unconditional release which has been clearly underscored by endless dilation of the trial Court that keeps embarrassing itself and the National Assembly leadership that has in the past pleaded with Mr President to exercise his prerogative of mercy. The Southeast governors…
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Sep
03
2025
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Court Orders DNA Test On Late Mohbad’s Son

Court Orders DNA Test On Late Mohbad’s Son

Entertainment, Health, Judiciary
Court Orders DNA Test On Late Mohbad’s Son The Magistrate Court in Ikorodu on Tuesday ordered that Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests be conducted on Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The DNA tests are to be conducted in an accredited and recognised hospital, both in Nigeria and abroad. Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga gave the order while ruling on an application filed by late Mohbad’s Father, Joseph Aloba who sought for a paternity test. The late Mohbad’s wife, Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, was listed as the respondent in the application which was brought pursuant to…
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Aug
30
2025
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Happy Birthday To CHAMA Co-Founders – Celebrating With 57 Successful Free Surgeries In Aba

Happy Birthday To CHAMA Co-Founders – Celebrating With 57 Successful Free Surgeries In Aba

Abia State, Birthday, Health, Humanitarian, Philanthropy
Golden Jubilee birthday appreciation: Excess LOVE. Thank you friends and well wishers for your warmth birthday Felicitations. I'm so grateful to have you in my life. My Golden Jubilee birthday celebration was a remarkable milestone in our humanitarian ministry and life's journey. Remarkable milestone because alongside my team, 57 live saving surgeries were successfully carried out. Of the 57 surgeries carried out, one surgery carried out symbolizes and represents one year of my life and a mark of gratitude to God. The extra 7 surgeries on top of the 50 represents extra gratitude for God's Goodness and Mercy, his loving…
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Aug
26
2025
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NAFDAC Cautions As Fake Postinor-2 Hits Nigerian Market

NAFDAC Cautions As Fake Postinor-2 Hits Nigerian Market

Crime, Drugs, Health, News Flash
NAFDAC Cautions As Fake Postinor-2 Hits Nigerian Market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the presence of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg), an emergency contraceptive pill, in the market. In a statement on Monday, the agency said the counterfeit versions, identified as Type 1 and Type 2, were discovered after the authorised importer, Society for Family Health (SFH), confirmed it did not import those consignments. According to NAFDAC, the fake packs carried noticeable errors such as a misspelt verification sticker reading “Veify” instead of “Verify” and the phrase “Distributed in…
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Aug
19
2025
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President Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals

President Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals

Health, News Flash, Presidency
Tinubu Subsidises Dialysis Treatment In Public Hospitals President Bola Tinubu has approved a reduction in the price of each kidney dialysis session for patients, from N50,000 to N12,000, a spokesperson has said. Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson to the president, made this known on Monday via his X handle. The development, which will first commence in ten public hospitals, will provide relief to thousands of Nigerians battling kidney-related diseases, many of whom cannot pay for the dialysis. “More federal medical centres and teaching hospitals will be added before the end of the year to widen access nationwide. ”It would be recalled…
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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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