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…

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…

Aug

21

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Otti Directs Harmonisation Of 2023, 2025 CONMESS For ABSUTH Implementation

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Health, NewsAbia State, Alex Otti, Health

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has directed the harmonisation of the 2023 and 2025 Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for implementation at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH). Governor Otti gave the directive on Thursday, August 20, 2026, when he received a progress report from the ABSUTH Board and Management, led by the Board Chairman, Dr. Ezinne Kalu, during a working visit to the Governor’s Office. The Governor said the development of the health sector remains a major priority of his administration, stressing that the State’s consistent allocation of 15 per cent of its annual budget to…

Jun

21

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Engr Emetu Charges Health Workers On Accountability, Community Ownership At Abia PHC Review Meeting

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Column, Health, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Health, Healthcare, Ikechukwu Emetu, Opinion

UMUAHIA — Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, has called on healthcare workers and stakeholders to strengthen accountability, improve service delivery, and promote community ownership of health facilities as the state intensifies efforts to build a more efficient primary healthcare system. Emetu made the call on Tuesday while declaring open the Second Quarter Primary Health Care Review Meeting held at the Government House, Umuahia. The Deputy Governor reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Alex Otti's administration to strengthening primary healthcare across the state, describing quality healthcare as a key pillar of the government's development agenda. He commended stakeholders for the…