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Oct
13
2024
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A Testimony Of Governor Otti’s Health Care Reforms – By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

A Testimony Of Governor Otti’s Health Care Reforms – By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Good Governance, Health, News Flash
A Testimony of Governor Otti's Healthcare Reforms. Abia Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Center is living up to its name and purpose. The Hospital which was rehabilitated, retrofitted and equipped with modern Medical Equipment and Professional Management Team by the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti has recorded major feat and advance in Dental Surgery. On Friday, October 11th, 2024, the facility carried out a successful Tumor removal Surgery from the right upper jaw of a 17 year old girl. This is the first time the Specialist Hospital is handling such Delicate and Major Dental Surgery Case after the commissioning…
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Sep
01
2024
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10 Dead, 40 Hospitalized In Fresh Diphtheria Outbreak

10 Dead, 40 Hospitalized In Fresh Diphtheria Outbreak

Health, News Flash
10 Dead, 40 Hospitalised In Fresh Diphtheria Outbreak No fewer than 10 persons have been confirmed dead as a result of diphtheria outbreak in Kano State. The state’s Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, who confirmed the resurgence to newsmen in the state, said the persons died within a period of one week. Dr. Labaran also said 40 other patients were currently hospitalized and receiving medical treatments. The Commissioner further said it has activated diphtheria treatment centres in the local government areas across the state. Also, he called on residents, who come across patients with the symptoms, to visit the…
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Aug
19
2024
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FGN Eyes $500m World Bank Loan To Boost Education, Health Sectors

FGN Eyes $500m World Bank Loan To Boost Education, Health Sectors

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, Education, Health, News Flash
FG Eyes $500m World Bank Loan To Boost Education, Health Sectors The Federal Government is targeting a $500m loan from the World Bank to tackle inadequate human resource issues in the country’s education and healthcare systems. The proposed loan, part of the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance Programme, is intended to tackle long-standing staffing gaps and enhance the performance management of basic education teachers and primary healthcare workers. According to the “Programme Information Document” for the appraisal stage of the Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance Programme, obtained by Sunday PUNCH on Friday,…
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Jul
25
2024
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Suspended ABIA State Commissioner For Health Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo Resigns

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…
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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

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…
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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

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…
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Jun
23
2024
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Cholera: Death Toll Rises To 35, Suspected Cases Hit 417 In Lagos

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…
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Jun
11
2024
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Gov. Otti Suspends Health Commissioner Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo

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…
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May
14
2024
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Federal Govt Commends Gov Otti On Proactive Steps To Resolve Health Sector Issues In Abia

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…
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Apr
30
2024
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Priscilla Otti Crowned Malaria Ambassador As She Observed World Malaria Day Alongside Global Partners

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…
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