Health Archives - OHAFIATV

Oct

29

2026

Bill For Federal Medical Centre Ohafia, Approved

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Health, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Economy, Health, Politics

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives considered and approved, clause by clause, the Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 and Establish the Federal Medical Centre, Ohafia, Abia State, and for Related Matters (HB.257), sponsored by the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa. The motion to consider the report of the Committee on Health Institutions, moved by its Chairman, Hon. (Dr.) Patrick Umoh, was carried. The House then resolved into the Committee of the Whole, where all the clauses of the bill, its schedule, explanatory memorandum and long title were considered and…

Oct

22

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Governor Otti Flags Off Mass Malaria Prevention Campaign As Abia Targets Every Household With Over 3 Million Nets

Abia State, Health, Metro, News2027, Abia State, Health, Ikechukwu Emetu, Metro

…Door-to-door distribution to cover 17 LGAs as government intensifies malaria prevention efforts The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preventive healthcare and the protection of residents against malaria, as the state launched the 2026 Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) Campaign aimed at reducing malaria infections and deaths. Represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, at the official flag-off ceremony held on Friday in Umuahia, Governor Otti emphasized the importance of sustained malaria prevention, community participation, and the effective distribution and consistent use of insecticide-treated nets across the state’s 17 Local Government…

Oct

10

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Massive Turnout As Hon. Osonwa, Deputy Gov. Emetu, Hon. Nwoke Lead Mega Health Walk In Ohafia

Abia State, Health, News, Politics, Social Issues2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Ikechukwu Emetu, Metro, Politics

The people of Ohafia on Saturday turned out in their numbers for the Labour Party mega health walk in Ohafia LGA. The walk was led by the Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency and Labour Party candidate for the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, and the Member representing Ohafia South State Constituency, Hon. Chief Kalu Mba Nwoke (Etiokwe), joined by the Executive Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, all walking side by side. All Labour Party candidates for the 2027 general elections took part, joined by party leaders…

Sep

17

2026

By OHAFIATV

How Bourdex Plans To Use Senate Seat To Transform Healthcare, Opportunities In Abia North

Abia State, Health, News, Politics2027, Abia State, David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, Politics

UMUAHIA — Labour Party senatorial candidate for Abia North, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, has outlined a broad vision for healthcare, technology, federal opportunities and community development, saying effective representation should be measured by the tangible benefits that reach the people. Bourdex made the remarks during an edition of the Bourdex Hour, where he addressed a wide range of issues affecting Abia North and explained what he says he intends to pursue if elected to the Senate in 2027. Recent reports have identified Bourdex as the Labour Party’s candidate for the Abia North senatorial election. At the centre of…

Sep

10

2026

By Nneka Nancy

CMDs And MDs Of Federal Tertiary Hospitals In Nigeria Praise Gov Otti’s Health Sector Reforms And Investments

Abia State, Health, News, Politics2027, Abia State, Alex Otti, Health, Healthcare, Ikechukwu Emetu

...As Abia Promises Medical Directors Ongoing Healthcare Transformation Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, the Executive Governor of Abia State, has earned high praise from the Committee of Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria for his administration’s impactful reforms and investments in the health sector. This recognition came during a gala night organized by the Abia State Government for the CMDs and MDs at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia, coinciding with the 115th Quarterly Meeting of the Committee. At the event, Deputy Governor Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, represented Governor Otti and reassured…