Category: Health

Gov. Alia commissions Agila Comprehensive Medical Centre, pledges State Takeover

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Agila, Benue State – Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, commissioned the 56-bed Agila Comprehensive Medical Centre, pledged the state government’s commitment to taking over the facility for effective management.   The Governor, represented by his deputy, Chief Dr. Sam Ode, described the centre as a “gigantic edifice” and urged residents of Ado and its environs to utilize it as a medical healthcare hub. The hospital, built and donated by renowned banker Chief John Otse Aboh, is equipped with state-of-the-art medical…

Sen Haruna Manu advocates establishment of FMC Gembu to enhance healthcare Access

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By James Isaac, Abuja   The Senator representing Taraba Central Senatorial District, Haruna Manu, has called for the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Gembu in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State to improve healthcare delivery and accessibility for residents.   The lawmaker made the appeal during a one-day public hearing organized by the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary) at the National Assembly. He presented a memorandum supporting the amendment of the Federal Medical Centres Act 2022, which seeks to provide a legal framework for the…

Sen Maidoki seeks establishment of FMC Zuru to enhance healthcare access in Kebbi South

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By James Isaac, Abuja   The Senator representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, Garba Musa Maidoki, has called for the establishment of a Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Zuru to address the rising healthcare demands of the people in the region.   Presenting his submission during a public hearing organized by the Senate Committee on Health, Senator Maidoki highlighted that the proposed medical center would cater to over one million residents of Zuru Emirate, which comprises four Local Government Areas (LGAs), as well as the larger Kebbi South Senatorial District with…

NYSC, National Blood Service Agency strengthen partnership to save lives

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its collaboration with the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) to help reduce infant and maternal mortality and address other critical health challenges through safe blood donation.   NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, made this known today when he received the Director General of the National Blood Service Agency, Professor Saleh Yuguda, and his team on a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.   General Ahmed emphasized that the NYSC remained a…

Sakinah Medical Outreach, Medics Across Continents perform 160 free surgeries at National Hospital

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a historic medical intervention, Sakinah Medical Outreach, in collaboration with Medics Across Continents, successfully conducted 160 free surgical procedures at the National Hospital, Abuja. The week-long mission, which ran from Sunday, 16th February to Friday, 21st February 2025, provided life-changing treatments to 94 beneficiaries, many of whom had long-awaited these critical procedures.   The initiative featured a range of advanced and minimally invasive surgeries, including:   Transurethral resection of the prostate   Laparoscopic cholecystectomy   Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)   Laparoscopic and open varicocelectomy   Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery  …

St. Charles Borromeo Onitsha: A Stellar Example of Modern Evangelism in Practice By Chisom J. Mefor

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Healthcare is the backbone of any thriving society—yet, for many, it remains just of reach. Health influences not only individual well-being but also economic stability, national development, and overall quality of life. When people can’t access the care needed, the consequences ripple far beyond personal health—productivity declines, industries falter, and entire families and communities suffer. Yet in Nigeria today, where the cost of basic necessities has skyrocketed, quality healthcare is slipping even further beyond reach. A simple hospital visit now feels like a huge financial burden. As food, transportation, and…

Sakinah Medical Outreach, Partners offer free Life-Saving Surgeries in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Sakinah Medical Outreach, in collaboration with Medics Across Continents (MAC), National Hospital Abuja, and volunteer medical professionals, has launched a six-day free surgical mission aimed at providing critical medical interventions to underserved Nigerians. Made possible through donations from Nigerians and other supporting partners, the initiative will deliver over 100 life-saving surgeries for patients suffering from conditions such as urethral stricture, prostate enlargement, kidney stones, hernia, and lipoma. At a press conference in Abuja, Prof. Aisha Abubakar, Vice-Chairman of Sakinah Medical Outreach, described the mission as a lifeline for indigent patients.…

NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P JV launches Health Outreach in 11 KEFFESO Communities

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant move to enhance the well-being of residents, the NNPC Ltd/FIRST E & P Joint Venture (JV) successfully carried out a health outreach program across eleven KEFFESO communities in Bayelsa State from January 29 to February 1, 2025.   The initiative, a key component of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, aimed to address healthcare gaps and improve the quality of life for those living in host communities.   The health outreach, held in alignment with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, focused on providing critical health…

Gov Okpebholo secures Induction for 128 Medical Graduates of Ambrose Alli University

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a significant development for the medical department of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma, Governor Monday Okpebholo has successfully secured the induction of 128 medical graduates, whose ceremony was delayed for several months due to lingering crises. The induction, which was initially scheduled for August 2024, will now take place on February 13, 2025, following the intervention of the Edo State Government.   The graduates, who have spent 10 years in medical school, had faced an uncertain future as the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria had put a halt…

Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe Leads in Laboratory Accreditation, Strengthening Nigeria’s Healthcare System

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In a significant boost for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe (FTHG), under the leadership of Chief Medical Director Dr. Yusuf M. Abdullahi, has emerged as a leader in medical laboratory excellence with its recent dual accreditation under ISO 15189:2022 by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) and ISO 15189:2012 by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN). The accreditation, presented by Honorable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, highlights FTHG’s commitment to high-quality diagnostic services, reinforcing its role as a…