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Edo State Marks World Hepatitis Day 2026 with Free Screening and Awareness Campaign

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The Edo State Government, through the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) and the Edo State Ministry of Health, has joined the global community to commemorate World Hepatitis Day 2026, with the theme, “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down”. The event was held at Urhopota Hall in Benin City on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The […]

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EDO REINFORCES HEALTH SUSTAINABILITY AT THE 2026 PHC SUMMIT.

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Edo State Governor His. Excellency Senator Monday Okphebholo has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening primary healthcare. Speaking at the PHC Summit held at Victor Uwaifo Hub, Benin City on Thursday, 23rd July 2026, the Governor, who was ably represented by the Honorable Commissioner for Health, Edo State, Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, declared the summit open.

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EDSPHCDA, in Collaboration with John Snow Inc. (JSI), Holds a Stakeholders’ Meeting on Proposed School Health Clubs in Edo State.

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The Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), in collaboration with John Snow Inc. (JSI), convened a meeting with education stakeholders to discuss the proposed establishment of School Health Clubs, to be piloted in selected basic schools in the state. Schools present were the Federal Government Girls College Benin, Agbado Primary School, Olua Primary School,

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Owan East Conducts Community Engagement Meeting on Malaria, Lassa Fever, and Routine Immunization (RI) Services

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A community engagement meeting on malaria, Lassa fever, and routine immunization (RI) services was held on 3rd July 2026 at Chief Alasa Odion’s Compound, Usun Old, Ivbiadaobi Ward 10, Owan East LGA. According to reports from Mrs. Rachel Osamoje, EDSPHCDA Assistant Health Education Officer for Owan East, the meeting was facilitated by the Health Education

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EDSPHCDA Holds Review Meeting on PHC Staff Verification

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The Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) held a review meeting on Monday, 6th July 2026, at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA), Benin City, with EDSPHCDA Administrative Officers from the headquarters and all the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo State. The meeting was organized to review the recently completed

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NOA EDO STATE PAYS ADVOCACY VISIT TO EDSPHCDA, SEEKS INTEGRATION OF OPTOMETRISTS INTO PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

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The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) Edo State Chapter, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary, Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, (EDSPHCDA) Dr. Coulson Oahimire Osoikhia, to advocate for the integration of Optometrists into primary health care facilities across the state. The visit, which took place at the Agency’s office on Ezoti Street,

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