58 h. ago Obasanjo unveils 46.36km reconstructed Abia road, hails Otti

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, inaugurated the 46.3-kilometres Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Akara-Alayi-Abiriba road reconstructed by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. Obasanjo described Otti as a performer and an exemplary leader who has affected the lives of his people positively. Speaking during the ceremony held at Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government Area, Obasanjo recalled how terrible the road has Read More

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2 d. ago Otti launches health insurance scheme, lauds Obasanjo for his hearing mission intervention 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has launched the Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme to provide accessible and affordable healthcare for Abia workers.   This is even as Otti has commended former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for the Sound Intervention Hearing Mission, a project his Foundation sponsored in partnership with Abia […] The post Otti launches health insurance scheme, lauds Obasanjo for his hearing mission intervention  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Obasanjo unveils health initiatives, hearing aid scheme in Abia

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday in Umuahia, officially unveiled Abia State Formal Sector Health Insurance, Abia Health Outreach, and the free distribution of hearing aids by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation and Starkey Foundation. Obasanjo, who described Abia State Governor Alex Otti as an “established performing governor”, commended the governor for his healthcare Read More

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2 w. ago Delta nursing student faces sanction over TikTok video during Remi Tinubu’s visit

Tribune Online Delta nursing student faces sanction over TikTok video during Remi Tinubu’s visit It has come to the notice of the school authority that you, Student Nurse Osato Edobor on the 25th of March, 2025 during official visit of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON at Dome Event Center, Asaba for the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme and diatribution of 10,000 Professional Kits (Crocs and Scrubs) to Midwives in each Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria South South Zone, was found to be engage in malicious act of recording/singing and posting unofficial response to song during the arrival of the First Lady (found on your Tittok Page). Delta nursing student faces sanction over TikTok video during Remi Tinubu’s visit Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lagos Moves To Make Healthcare Affordable For Indigent Residents

Lagos State government, through the State Health Management Agency, on Wednesday launched a new initiative, Ilera Eko Cooperatives, under the state health scheme to make healthcare affordable for indigent residents. Ilera Eko is a Health Insurance scheme by the state government for all residents irrespective of status, class, ethnicity or sex. The permanent Secretary of […]

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3 w. ago Renewed Hope Initiative pledges N1bn to strengthen fight against TB

Tribune Online Renewed Hope Initiative pledges N1bn to strengthen fight against TB Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged all Nigerians to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) and take proactive steps to combat the disease, which she described as a health emergency requiring immediate attention. Renewed Hope Initiative pledges N1bn to strengthen fight against TB Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ‘In the North, HIV prevalence among adolescent is alarmingly high’

Tribune Online ‘In the North, HIV prevalence among adolescent is alarmingly high’ In Nigeria, a reproductive health project initiative backed by the European Union (EU) and UNICEF is offering a ray of hope to adolescent girls, particularly in Adamawa. With the unveiling of the “Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH)” project in Adamawa, no fewer than 75,000 adolescent girls are set to benefit annually from […] ‘In the North, HIV prevalence among adolescent is alarmingly high’ Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Delta govt commends FG, assures total support for FMC Ovwian

Tribune Online Delta govt commends FG, assures total support for FMC Ovwian The commissioner commended the federal government for considering the State for the establishment of the medical center in Ovwian for the provision of tertiary health care adding that the initiative Delta govt commends FG, assures total support for FMC Ovwian Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NHIA, NACA to expand health insurance for people living with HIV

The National Health Insurance Authority and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS have initiated a strategic partnership aimed at expanding health insurance coverage for People Living with HIV and other vulnerable populations. The Director-General of NHIA, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, disclosed this collaboration via his X handle on Wednesday, emphasizing its role in ensuring Read More

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3 w. ago World Oral Health Day: Nigeria to enhance oral health policies, integrate dental care

Pepsodent targets 3m Nigerians with nationwide dental health programme By Doris Obinna In commemoration of the 2025 World Oral Health Day (WOHD), Pepsodent, in collaboration with the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA), has launched a nationwide dental health campaign, “Talk to A Dentist.” The initiative aims to promote oral hygiene and provide access to dental care […] The post World Oral Health Day: Nigeria to enhance oral health policies, integrate dental care appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FCT CP lauds donation of health equipment for officers’ well

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has applauded the recent donation of essential medical equipment aimed at improving the health and well-being of its officers. This initiative, facilitated by Sharegiving Sun Health Care Limited is aimed at addressing common health concerns often encountered by those in law enforcement. The donated equipment […] The post FCT CP lauds donation of health equipment for officers’ well-being appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago 200 students benefit as TotalEnergies CPFA, HEI partner to train first responders

In a strategic effort to strengthen emergency response capabilities, TotalEnergies Closed Pension Fund Administrators (CPFA) has partnered Health Emergency Initiative read more 200 students benefit as TotalEnergies CPFA, HEI partner to train first responders

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4 w. ago Ogun unveils initiative to cut maternal, newborn mortality  

The Ogun State Government has unveiled an initiative aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality, following the presentation of its implementation roadmap to Governor Dapo Abiodun by the leadership of the health sector. The initiative, tagged the Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative, is the brainchild of the Sector-Wide Approach Office of the Read More

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last month Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction

Tribune Online Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction The Ogun State Government has launched a strategic initiative aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality following the presentation of its implementation roadmap to Governor Dapo Abiodun by the leadership of the health sector. Ogun govt launches fresh initiative towards maternal, newborn mortality reduction Tribune Online

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