WCD: Rivers Govt Seeks Patronage of Odili Cancer Centre
By: Felix Ikpotor Rivers State Government has called on healthcare seekers in the country to patronise the Dr Peter Odili Cancer and Cardiovascular Centre, saying...
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Cancer Concerns: HYPREP, IARC Begins Human Biomonitoring Study in Ogoniland
By: Felix Ikpotor As part of efforts towards addressing the health consequences of oil pollution in the Niger Delta, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP),...
Rivers Govt Boosts Emergency Maritime Response, Launches Marine Ambulances
By: Felix Ikpotor The Rivers State Government has launched a marine ambulance service aimed at improving emergency medical responses across riverine communities in the state....
WCD: Rivers Govt Intensifies Cancer Campaign, Says Early Detection Key to Survival
By: Felix Ikpotor The Rivers State Government says it is increasing the campaign to combat cancer in the state as cases surge nationwide. The State...
Rivers Govt Probes Allegation of Extortion, Sale of Examination Questions in Nursing College
By: Felix Ikpotor The Rivers State Government said it has ordered a full-scale probe into allegations of wanting extortion and other malpractice at the...
Rivers Govt Commissions 60,000ltrs Capacity Oxygen Facility in Bori
By: Felix Ikpotor As part of deliberate effort at pursuing its Health for All Rivers Policy, the Rivers State government on Tuesday, commissioned a state-of-the-art...
Rivers on 3.6 Percent HIV Prevalence Rate, Commissioner Clarifies
… Enrolls over 500, 000 in health insurance schemes By: Felix Ikpotor The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, has stated that the...
Rivers Govt, FMH, CHAI, Partner in Fight Against Maternal, Child Micronutrient Deficiencies
By: Felix Ikpotor The Rivers State government says it has finalised plans to collaborate with the Clinton Health Access Initiative and the Federal Ministry of...
Rivers Govt Moves To Tackle Infectious Disease Resistance, Prevent Blindness
By: Felix Ikpotor The Rivers State Government has inaugurated committees to tackle cases of rising antimicrobial resistance and also to prevent blindness among citizens. The...
13-Month-Old Held ‘Hostage’ Reunites With Family As Rivers Govt Offsets Outstanding Bill
By: Felix Ikpotor A 13-month old baby who was allegedly held hostage by the management of Le Meridian Hospital Port Harcourt alongside his grand-mother...