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Healthcare reform: Senate moves to strengthen institutions

The Senate has reiterated its commitment to bolstering Nigeria’s healthcare system by advancing two crucial reform bills designed to enhance governance, accountability, and service delivery across the sector.

Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, stood in for Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio at a significant public hearing on Thursday. The hearing focused on proposed amendments to the University Teaching Hospitals Act and a new bill to establish the National Health Facilities Regulatory Agency.

Mubanga
Jul 10, 2026

Eno introduces rural allowance for doctors

Governor Umo Eno has announced plans to introduce rural allowances for doctors posted to underserved communities in Akwa Ibom State, saying the payments will be tied to monthly performance and attendance evaluations.

The governor disclosed this during the commissioning of a modern Primary Health Centre Operational Base in Oron Local Government Area, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery in the state.

Mubanga
May 26, 2026

A’Ibom govt resolves UUTH-EFCC crisis, union suspends strike

The Akwa Ibom State Government has successfully resolved the altercation between operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), leading to the suspension of the strike earlier embarked upon by health sector unions in the state.

The resolution was reached at the end of a joint stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Akwa Ibom State Government on Friday, 15 May 2026, at the Old EXCO Chambers, Governor’s Office, Uyo.

Mubanga
May 18, 2026

EFCC raid on UUTH triggers indefinite strike

Health workers and medical doctors across Akwa Ibom State have embarked on an indefinite strike following a violent confrontation at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) involving officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate.
The industrial action was declared after EFCC operatives reportedly stormed the hospital premises on Tuesday morning to arrest the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Prof Effiong Ekpe, an action that allegedly sparked chaos, injuries and widespread outrage among staff.

Mubanga
May 12, 2026

Over 80 benefit from APWEN medical outreach in Bayelsa

No fewer than 80 residents of the Swali community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have benefited from a medical outreach organised by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN).

The outreach, tagged “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts”, was held on Monday to mark the Easter season and commemorate World Health Day, in line with APWEN’s commitment to community development.

Mubanga
Apr 7, 2026

Over 80 benefit from APWEN medical outreach in Bayelsa

No fewer than 80 residents of the Swali community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have benefited from a medical outreach organised by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN).

The outreach, tagged “Healing Hands, Caring Hearts”, was held on Monday to mark the Easter season and commemorate World Health Day, in line with APWEN’s commitment to community development.

Mubanga
Apr 7, 2026

Sanwo-Olu backs autism advocacy with ₦200m boost

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commemorated World Autism Awareness Day with ₦200 million donation to support autism advocacy and caregiver development in the state.

The governor announced the funding while receiving teenage autism advocate and Guinness World Record holder, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, at Lagos House, Marina.

Mubanga
Apr 3, 2026

Sanwo-Olu backs autism advocacy with ₦200m boost

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commemorated World Autism Awareness Day with ₦200 million donation to support autism advocacy and caregiver development in the state.

The governor announced the funding while receiving teenage autism advocate and Guinness World Record holder, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, at Lagos House, Marina.

Mubanga
Apr 3, 2026

NOA, optometrists partner to combat preventable blindness

According to him, NOA will leverage its nationwide presence to amplify key messages on preventive eye care and the early detection of vision-related conditions.

He also highlighted the agency’s newly launched indigenous artificial intelligence chatbot, CLHEEAN—an acronym for Crime and Lawlessness, Health, Education, Environment, Abuse, and Nationalism—as a strategic tool for deepening citizen engagement and promoting behavioural change within communities.

Mubanga
Apr 2, 2026

NOA, optometrists partner to combat preventable blindness

According to him, NOA will leverage its nationwide presence to amplify key messages on preventive eye care and the early detection of vision-related conditions.

He also highlighted the agency’s newly launched indigenous artificial intelligence chatbot, CLHEEAN—an acronym for Crime and Lawlessness, Health, Education, Environment, Abuse, and Nationalism—as a strategic tool for deepening citizen engagement and promoting behavioural change within communities.

Mubanga
Apr 2, 2026