Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has introduced enhanced surveillance measures for travellers arriving in Nigeria from countries affected by Ebola Virus Disease. The agency said passengers arriving from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may be required to complete a health declaration form as part of efforts to … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,086 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 259 deaths across 24 states in Nigeria in 2026. The figures were contained in the agency’s Lassa Fever Situation Report for epidemiological week 36, covering August 31 to September 6, 2026. According to the report, … [Read more…]
…Residents, traditional rulers commend Mbah’s rural development drive The Enugu State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) has taken its community sensitisation and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) exercises to six communities in Nkanu West Local Government Area, with residents and traditional rulers commending Governor Peter Mbah’s administration for its focus on grassroots development. The exercise, … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called for stronger collaboration between the state government, federal tertiary hospitals and other medical institutions to improve healthcare delivery and advance the proposed Abia Medical City. Otti made the call while addressing the 115th quarterly meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has urged Nigerians to intensify preventive measures against Lassa fever ahead of the dry season, warning that cases typically increase between November and April. The Director-General of the NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja at a national health security media briefing, … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The UN has warned that the global response to Ebola must urgently outpace the virus as deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) approach 3,000. UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, said the outbreak was expanding faster than containment efforts, in spite of a significant scale-up by humanitarian agencies and … [Read more…]
Chief Augustine Nnaji, elder brother of Captain Evarest Nnaji, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Odengene Air Shuttle Services Limited (OAS Helicopters), will be buried on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Amagunze, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to the funeral arrangements released by the family, a funeral Mass for the 66-year-old … [Read more…]
The Imo Specialist Hospital in Owerri is set to perform its first robotic-assisted surgery on Friday, August 21, with Governor Hope Uzodimma expected to witness the procedure as the state launches what it describes as a major step towards advanced healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The surgery, scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Imo Robotics and … [Read more…]
Dr. David Okelue Ugwunta, Senior Lecturer in Banking and Finance at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and former Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Enugu State, has brought his practical experience in public financial management and fiscal governance into a national conversation on the digital transformation of military financial management. Ugwunta was … [Read more…]
Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s transformational leadership and developmental strides took centre stage, yet again, as Enugu Media Village honoured him with an Award of Excellence for dedication to transformational leadership and outstanding governance. The award was presented during the organisation’s 2025/2026 Best Performing Local Government Chairman Poll and Leadership Recognition Ceremony, which took place at … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Marketing Company Ltd., a state owned company, has unveiled one of its products, the Premium Enugu Cashew, a snack produced under “strict hygienic conditions” and “professionally packaged” to meet the highest standards of quality and freshness. The company announced the launch of the product, which is now available to consumers seeking a … [Read more…]
The GEANCO Foundation has launched the Primecare Nursing Practice Programme, a new initiative designed to strengthen nurse-led clinics and improve access to quality healthcare in underserved communities across Nigeria. The programme was unveiled on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Enugu during a ceremony attended by government officials, healthcare professionals and academic leaders. According to the … [Read more…]