Burna Boy paid bills of selected patients, UPTH clarifies
By: Felix Ikpotor Management of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, UPTH, has refuted reports that it received N60 million from afrobeat super star,...
Health
NDDC Free Medical Mission: 115 Patients in Rivers undergo surgeries
A total of 115 patients have undergone general and eye surgeries in the on-going Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Free Health Medical Outreach holding at...
RSG upgrades School of Nursing and Midwifery to College status
The Rivers State Government has upgraded the State School of Nursing and Midwifery to a College status. The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze...
WKD: Avoid indiscriminate use of herbal medicines, painkillers, experts warn
By: Felix Ikpotor As the world marks World Kidney Day, medical experts have warned against indiscriminate intake of herbal medicines and painkillers as such could...
Fubara directs immediate rehabilitation of Psychiatric Hospital
Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has ordered for a complete rehabilitation of the Psychiatric Hospital in Rumuigbo, Obio Akpor Local Government Area of...
Rivers govt debunks reported outbreak of Cholera in Soku
The Rivers State Ministry of Health has denied a reported case of cholera outbreak in Soku community, Akuku Toru Local Government Area of the state....
Police arrest hospital manager over death of lady
Rivers State Police Command has confirmed arrest of the manager of Paragon Clinics and Imaging Diagnosis. The arrest followed the report of death of a...
NDDC to spearhead fight against cancer in Niger Delta
By: Felix Ikpotor Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has vowed to lead the fight against cancer in the Niger Delta region. Managing...
Rivers govt sets 2030 target for elimination of leprosy
… Charges residents on ending tropical diseases By: Felix Ikpotor The Rivers State Government has set a target of 2030 for the total elimination of...
Rivers govt assures improved environment for inmates in Port Harcourt Correctional Centre
By: Felix Ikpotor Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh has said that the Governor Siminialayi Fubara led administration is poised to providing...