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Tag "Abia State"
Abia records cases of measles, moves against spread
Abia State says it has recorded three suspected cases of Measles in Arochukwu and Umunneochi Local Government Areas. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo, who disclosed this while briefing
Doctors raise alarm over high rate of hernia, diabetes in Abia
Medical doctors have decried the high rate of hernia, diabetes and high blood pressure in Abia communities. They also expressed concern over the rising cases of eye-related diseases, and called
APGA guber candidate takes free medical outreach to Abia North
…Says no responsible government should toy with health sector The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Abia State, Prof Greg Ibe, has expressed worry over
Abia loses 2 medical doctors every month to brain drain – NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has disclosed that no fewer than two medical doctors leave Abia State in search of greener pastures abroad every month. Chairman of NMA, Abia State,
Abia ranks 6th in HIV prevalence in Nigeria – US Envoy
The U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires (CDA), Kathleen FitzGibbon, has said that Abia had the sixth highest HIV prevalence rate in the country with an estimated 58,341 cases. FitzGibbon said this