Health
7-year-old needs N2.5m for life-saving neurosurgery in Lagos State Teaching Hospital
A 7-year-old child, Uche Anuka is in urgent need of pediatric neurosurgery in Lagos State Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, and the family is appealing for help to raise the N2.5 million required for the life-saving procedure. The child, has been diagnosed with a condition that requires immediate surgical intervention. The…
Read More »UNICEF, Oyo State join Force to tackle malnutrition, promote food security
Stanley Ihedigbo Oyo State Government has launched a groundbreaking four-year plan, in partnership with UNICEF, to combat malnutrition and hunger among children and women in the state. The Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Food and Nutrition (OYSMPFAN) aims to provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the pressing…
Read More »FENRAD demands transparency, requests disclosure of 200 primary healthcare facility locations under project Ekwueme
Stanley Ihedigbo Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) is calling on the Abia State Government to prioritize transparency and accountability in the implementation of “Project Ekwueme”. This project aimed to rehabilitate, remodel, and retrofit 200 primary healthcare facilities across the state’s 184 wards. In a…
Read More »Fidelity Bank commits to reduce maternal mortality in Lagos
Stanley Ihedigbo Fidelity Bank, in a bid to support improved maternal health outcomes and reduced maternal mortality, has donated maternity kits to 30 pregnant women at the Mushin Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Lagos. The donation, organized by the Great Minds Inductees Class, was made possible through the Fidelity…
Read More »Icon Planet promotes a healthy lifestyle with fit fiesta event
Caleb Ohaeri Icon Planet, a renowned fitness organization, recently hosted its annual Fit Fiesta boot camp event in Egbe, Lagos. Themed “Groove and Gain,” the program aimed to educate participants on the importance of regular exercise and fitness for a healthy lifestyle. The event held on December 21, 2024,…
Read More »Champion Breweries gives back to community: Remodeled Aka community health centre
Tony Okoh, Uyo Champion Breweries has reaffirmed its dedication to corporate social responsibility by commissioning the newly remodeled Aka Community Health Centre. The company also conducted a comprehensive two-day free medical outreach, benefiting over 1,000 residents of Aka Community in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State The health center…
Read More »ACPN mops up fake, expired drugs worth N460.864m in A’Ibom
Tony Okoh, Uyo Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Akwa Ibom State branch, on Tuesday, displayed mopped up fake and expired drugs worth over N460million seized from the three Senatorial districts of Akwa Ibom state in readiness for destruction. The chairman…
Read More »Unite for hope: We Hold A Hand, TinyThoughts Unite release empowering mental health anthem
Stanley Ihedigbo We Hold A Hand, a mental health advocacy organization, and emerging artist TinyThoughts have joined forces to release a powerful new single, ‘End of the Tunnel’. This evocative track is a poignant exploration of the emotional and mental struggles many face while serving as a…
Read More »Senator Akpabio brings hope to constituents with free medical services
Tony Okoh, Uyo Residents of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District(Ikot Ekpene), are set to enjoy free medical outreach sponsored by the Senator Godswill Akpabio. The Free Medical Outreach which was officially launched today, December 7, 2024 in Ikot Ekpene, is meant to tour the 10 local…
Read More »Experts sound alarm: Sugary drinks industry contributes to climate change
Stanley Ihedigbo Nigeria’s addiction to sugary drinks has been linked to the climate crisis, with health and climate experts calling for urgent action to reduce consumption and mitigate the devastating environmental impacts. The experts have sounded the alarm on the alarming connection between the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB)…
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