Delta reiterates commitment to curbing Cholera outbreak
Delta State Government has assured residents that it will give nothing to chance as it collaborates with the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to curb the spread of cholera outbreak in the State. The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme gave the assurance yesterday when responding to questions on efforts the State Government has made in curbing the spread of Cholera in the State recently. He disclosed that from the three out breaks which occurred in February, March and June, 2024,
We’re Building Drug Rehabilitation Centre In Kwale – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, said his administration was building a drug rehabilitation centre in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state, where those affected by drug abuse could access quality health care services. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during the commemoration of the 2024 United Nations International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking which was organised in Asaba by the Delta State Drugs Control Committee (SDCC). The governor who was represented at the ceremony by the Commissioner for Information, Dr.
Delta govt pays N7bn for resdients’ medical treatment, bills
Delta State Government says it subsidized healthcare for its citizens and residents and has so far paid over N7 billion for the treatment of the residents since the State’s Contributory Health Insurance Scheme commenced in the last eight years. This is as the scheme which began eight years ago continues in its drive to provide access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents of the State, including treatment of 0 to 5 years old children, pregnant women and the elderly. The Government also added an initiative
Oborevwori releases over N1bn for DSUST College of Health project
...Inaugurates phase 1 of Emevor-Orogun road, okays construction of Phase 2 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration has released over N1 billion to the contractor handling the College of Health Sciences project at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, DSUST, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the inauguration of the 4.04km Emevor-Orogun Phase 1 with 5.555km accompanying side drains at Emevor Community in the Local Government Area. The Governor, who paid tribute
ONE YEAR IN OFFICE: WITH OVER 200 GHOST WORKERS FLUSHED OUT OF DELSUTH, OBOREVWORI BLAZES THE TRAIL
By Felix Ofou These are indeed glory days for Deltans as far as the health sector is concerned. This is in keeping with the resolve of Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State to improve on the well-being of the people. In less than a year in office, many are beginning to feel the impact of the giant strides in this sector. With drastic reduction in maternal mortality rate of about 265 deaths per 100,000 births, as against a national average of 2000, Delta stands
MANPOWER SHORTAGE: Oborevwori establishes new health college in Delta
AS part of his effort to address the shortage of manpower in the vital health sector, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Friday, flagged off the establishment of College of Health Technology in Ovrode, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. While performing the ground breaking ceremony of the administrative building of the new College, which brought the number of Colleges of Health Technology in the state to two, Governor Oborevwori said the College would take-off in earnest from the existing structures in the
HEALTHCARE DEVT: Oborevwori pledges to partner FG
...donates 32 seater bus to Nursing College Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured the Federal Government of the state government's partnership and commitment to the growth and development of the health sector in the state. Governor Oborevwori, who made the pledge at the formal opening of the College of Nursing Sciences, Onicha-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area, (Satellite Campus), of the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, announced a donation of 32 seater coastal bus to the college. While commending the former Minority Leader of the
