Nigeria News » Edo News Nigeria » Edo » Health: IOM Marks 25 Years in Nigeria as Edo Calls for Stronger Partnerships on Safe Migration, Returnee Reintegration
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Edo State Government have called for stronger partnerships to promote safe migration, protect vulnerable persons and help returning migrants ...
News Nigeria » Edo » Health: Most Healthcare Workers in Southern Nigeria Know the Basics of Blood-Borne Infections, but Gaps Persist
A survey of 330 healthcare workers in Etsako West, Nigeria, found that 85.2 percent had heard of blood-borne infections and 75.4 percent of those aware had good knowledge, with gaps linked to ...
News Nigeria » Edo » Health: Edo deploys OMO-SHINE app to tackle newborn immunisation gaps
The Edo State Government has deployed the OMO-SHINE referral application to strengthen newborn immunisation, close gaps between Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and health facilities, and reduce ...
News Nigeria » Edo » Health: Edo Community Gets N2.23bn Medical Centre as Chief Ikpea Expands Healthcare Access
Chief Dr Leemon Ikpea has donated a N2.227 billion, 62-bed medical centre to Ewatto community in Edo State. Commissioned on October 19, 2026, the facility will provide essential healthcare ...
News Nigeria » Edo » Health: LAPO reaches 5.5 million Nigerians with cancer awareness, offers free breast, cervical prostate screening in Edo
The Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) says it has reached more than 5.5 million people with cancer prevention education, awareness and advocacy as it intensifies efforts to promote early ...
News Nigeria » Edo » Health: Okpebholo commissions 62-bed hospital donated to Edo community
October 22nd 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has commissioned a 62-bed hospital donated by businessman and philanthropist Dr Leemon Ikpea to his community in Ewatto, ...
News Nigeria » Edo » Health: Ebola: Edo urges calm, compliance with safety guidelines
The Edo State Government has urged residents to remain calm and comply with public health guidelines following reports of a confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Nigeria. The Commissioner for ...
News Nigeria » Edo » Health: Edo State intensifies coordinated response to contain spread of monkeypox disease
Benin, 9 August, 2022 - After four days of complaining of fever, headache, fatigue and cough, 40 years old Mr V Ehosa (not real name), a land seller residing in Benin, Edo State, tested positive for ...
News Nigeria » Edo » Health: Nigeria: Edo Govt Shuts Unregistered Hospital After 10 Years of Operation
The Edo State Healthcare Regulation and Monitoring Agency (EDOHERMA) has shut down Jess Royal Hospital in Benin City over alleged operation without registration with the appropriate regulatory ...