Edo State, through the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), has joined the rest of Africa in marking African Vaccination Week 2026, observed annually during the last week of April. The theme for the year 2026 celebration is “For Every Generation, Vaccines Work,” highlighting the critical role of vaccines in safeguarding health across all […]
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To commemorate World Malaria Day on the 25th of April, 2026, the health education officers for Owan East carried out a series of impactful activities aimed at raising awareness about malaria prevention and control. According to the EDSPHCDA Assistant Health Education Officer for Owan East, Mrs. Rachel Osamoje, the event, which took place from April
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The Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, in collaboration with the Youth Advocate for the Youth Initiative for Enhancing Long-Term Delivery of HPV Vaccine, with support from IVAC-DCL, has held a town hall meeting in Benin City to raise awareness on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, cervical cancer, and the importance of HPV vaccination. The
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The Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) has formalized a partnership with the END FUND through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening the state’s response to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The agreement was signed on the 20th of April 2026, at the office of the Executive Secretary of EDSPHCDA,
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On behalf of the management and staff of the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), I would like to extend my deepest condolences to His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, on the passing of your beloved mother. At this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with you
EDSPHCDA Partners with WHO to Strengthen Staff Capacity for Supportive Supervision To improve the quality of services in primary healthcare centres, a one-day training on supportive supervision was held on Friday, 27th March 2026 at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA). The training was organized by the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency
