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Governor Fubara Transforming Rumuigbo Neuropsychiatric Hospital into Modern Medical Hub

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is transforming the Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Rumuigbo, Port Harcourt, into a modern medical hub through an ongoing rehabilitation, expansion and reconstruction project.

The upgrade, which began in March 2024, is aimed at converting the old psychiatric facility into a modern neuropsychiatric treatment and rehabilitation centre that will also function as a General Hospital serving residents of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area and nearby communities.

When the first phase is completed, the hospital’s bed capacity will increase to 100, improving the state’s ability to care for patients with neuropsychiatric conditions.

The project includes the construction of a conference hall and ICT centre, 18 self-contained hostel units, 12 units of two-bedroom staff quarters, a drug storage facility, cafeteria, mini-supermarket, morgue and other support facilities.

The project is being executed by Monier Construction Company Nigeria Limited as part of the Rivers State Government’s broader efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across the state.

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Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly Guwor Dennis emerges Chairman, Conference of Speakers of state Legislators of Nigeria

Health Budget Defence: Minister Canvasses Domestic Funding Of Mass Vaccines Programmes

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate has canvassed greater domestic funding of mass vaccination programmes, warning that over-reliance on donor support threatens long-term sustainability and national health security.
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‎At the Ministry's budget defence before the House Committee on Healthcare Services, Ali Pate notes that health sector reforms by the Tinubu administration prompted international donors to sustain immunization coverage especially for infectious diseases.
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‎In a similar development, some Medical Directors during their budget defence session, asked the Federal Government to subsidize treatment for orthopedic care and other specialty healthcare services which are cost intensive.
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Minister Of Humanitarian Affairs Hands Over Nutritional Supplements In Sokoto

The intervention is part of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope drive to tackle severe malnutrition, particularly among Children in insecurity-affected Communities in the North-East and North-West.

Sokoto State Government, assured of transparent, equitable and accountable distribution of the items.

The Minister inspected the Paediatric Wards, where severely malnourished Children were receiving treatment, reaffirming Government’s commitment to strengthening nutrition support services across the Country.

Similar consignments would be delivered to nutrition Centres at Bodinga and Gwadabawa General Hospitals, he said.

Lady calls out airport staff after being charged ₦17k for yoghurt priced at ₦6k.

Airport prices of things are always outrageous 😩