The Director of Viral and Emergent Pathogens, Control and Research, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Dr Joseph Okoeguale, said Edo had recorded 240 cases of Lassa fever and 21 deaths between December and March this year.
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The Director of Public Health, Edo State Ministry of Health, Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, announced on Tuesday that there were no active suspected cases of Cholera or Mpox in the state.
The Ministry of Health in Edo State on Thursday declared a cholera outbreak in the state, confirming six cases of the disease so far.
Edo State Government has called on the Federal Government to set up a panel to unravel the cause of the shooting that claimed the life of a police officer at Benin Airport gate.
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has insisted that he will not obey court order, which directed the reinstatement of Philip…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has restored Phillip Shuaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. Justice James…
The Legislative arm of Egor Local Government in Edo State on Wednesday, impeached the council Chairman, Ms Eghe Ogbemudia, over alleged padding of the council’s supplementary budget.
Four big trees fell on Monday at the popular Jattu Market in Etsako West Local Government of Edo state killing four persons and injured many others.
Family planning acceptors in Edo State have expressed frustration over the shortage of commodities in most Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in the state.
“We are now recording increasing cases of skin tumours and cancers, especially among rural dwellers and poor persons with albinism who lack access to sunscreen lotions, skin checks, and services,” Odigie said.