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Governor Hope Uzodimma meets with delegation from UNICEF and WHO, led by Nemat Hajeebhoy and Dr. Alfred Ineife as he discussed the health initiatives in the State.

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In the company of my wife, @he_chiomauzodimma, I met with a delegation from UNICEF and WHO, led by Nemat Hajeebhoy and Dr. Alfred Ineife as we discussed the health initiatives in our dear State.

Over the years, my administration has diligently invested in the health sector, implementing reforms aimed at providing quality healthcare services to our people, and during the discussion, I emphasized our commitment to ensuring easy access to healthcare for ndi Imo, particularly our women, with the goal of reducing mortality rates.

I hinted on our readiness to fully engage with the support frameworks provided by UNICEF and WHO, guaranteeing absolute alignment with their health initiatives for a collaboration that marks an important step towards improving our healthcare systems and enhancing the well-being of our citizens.


– Hope Uzodimma

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Zicsaloma Claps Back at Critics Over His Post-Surgery Appearance

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Nigerian comedian Aloma Isaac Junior, popularly known as Zicsaloma, has fired back at online trolls who mocked his new look after undergoing ethnic rhinoplasty surgery in Turkey. The procedure, which altered the shape of his nose, sparked a flurry of ridicule on social media.

In response, Zicsaloma shared a new video on Instagram, detailing his surgical experience. In a voiceover, he addressed his detractors, saying, “I know some of you are praying it looks bad, but my God, pass una. This is my 10-day result. It’s still swollen, and it will still take months for me to recover, but I already love it.”

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IMO TO BECOME HOME FOR MEDICAL TOURISM – UZODIMMA … INAUGURATES IMSUTH, IMSUBEB BOARDS

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GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE

PRESS RELEASE

IMO TO BECOME HOME FOR MEDICAL TOURISM – UZODIMMA

… INAUGURATES IMSUTH, IMSUBEB BOARDS

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has described health and education as critical sectors that directly impact on the life and well-being of the people.

He said that necessitated the urgent intervention of his administration in the sectors on assumption of office in 2020.

Senator Uzodimma spoke weekend, while inaugurating the the Board of Imo State University Teaching Hospital (IMSUTH) and that of Imo State Universal Basic Education Board (IMSUBEB).

He noted that since the inception of his administration in 2020, concerted efforts have been made to restore and revamp the only State owned tertiary hospital, IMSUTH, Orlu, which had hitherto remained comatose.

He expressed delight that today “the institution can stand among the league of effective teaching hospitals in the country.”

The Governor regretted that about 70% of deaths occurring in the country were preventable, and due mainly to poor or lack of health care delivery system, and maintained that “much of such deaths would have been avoided with the presence of good primary, secondary and tertiary health care institutions.”

He hinted that his administration has invested over N4billion to rehabilitate faculties and procure equipment at the University Teaching Hospital, as well as attracted professionals with proven record of local and international medical practice to the institution.

The Governor therefore encouraged the Chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Ogueri, and other members of the Board – Prof Kelechi Uwakwe (Chief Medical Director), Rev.Fr.bDr Emeka Emekaraoha, Anyaehie Okameme, and Dr Osita Kingsley Uzoma – to bring to bear their wealth of knowledge and experience in medical practice abroad, and replicate same to make Imo a centre for medical tourism.

“This is your own. Help to stop the medical tourism in Imo. Bring back here your wealth of knowledge and experience. Unless we are healthy there won’t be development,” the Governor said.

He advised for synergy between the Board and the management of the Institution, and noted that the current CMD has enough information that the Board can rely on to work.

He promised that government will support the team to deliver on the assignment given to them.

To the State Universal Basic Education Board, Hon Chidiebere Egbo (Chairman), Arc. Mrs Amaka Onu, Hon Chuks Metu (Secretary), Hon Vitalis Obioma, Hon Edward Obinna, Mrs Nzeoma Lucy Nkeiru, and Mrs Leticia Amandianeze, the Governor enjoined them to show prudence and accountability in the management of funds, and pledged to publish their monthly reports for Imo people to see.

“Your failure is our collective failure; and your success, our collective success. Be wary of those who will tell you it is now your turn, because it is not your turn, but the turn of Imo people. Change the story, rebuild the schools, and go and serve as servants,” he cautioned.

Senator Uzodimma called for sacrifice on the part of the Board, noting that his administration has made efforts to pay all the outstanding counterpart funding obligations and saved about N20billion which he said will be used to give face lift to primary/secondary schools and also provide qualitative basic education that will include qualitative teaching personnel, materials and environment in the State.

In their separate acceptance speeches, the Board Chairman, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Emmanuel Ogueri thanked the Governor for the confidence reposed on him and his members and vouched that they will do their best to provide the much sought after medical services that people seek outside the shores of the country such as complicated surgeries and organ transplant.

On his part, the Chairman of Imo State Universal Education Board (IMSUBEB), Hon. Chidiebere Egbo commended the efforts of the Governor in ensuring that the status of the education sectors in Imo is restored, and pledged that the Board will align with the vision of the Governor and make polices that will improve the quality of basic education in the State, while also carrying out their task with utmost sense of responsibility.

The inauguration ceremonies were witnessed by key government officials like the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe, Secretary to the State Government, Chief Cosmos Iwu, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr Nnamdi Anyaehie, Head of Service, Mrs. Chikaodi Emenalor, Commissioners, and stakeholders like, Barr. Marcelinus Nlemigbo, Chief Charles Amadi, Chief Tony Chukwu, HRH, Eze Oliver Ohanwhe, among others.

Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary/ Special Adviser Media to the Governor
February 8, 2025.

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Ebonyi Commissioner calls for concerted effort to eliminate NTD

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The Acting Commissioner for Health, Sabinus Nwibo, has called for concerted efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, in Ebonyi State.

He made the call at Ochudo Centenary City, Abakaliki, during the commemoration of the 2025 World NTD Day, which had the theme: “Unite, Act to Eliminate NTDs.”

The Commissioner, who was represented by the Director of Public Health and Disease Control, Dr. Hyacinth Ebenyi, noted that NTDs include Onchocerciasis (River Blindness), Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), Schistosomiasis, and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis, as well as Trachoma, adding that they affect those living in extreme poverty in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

According to him, “They are prevalent in poor rural and disadvantaged urban communities, particularly in areas with poor sanitation, inadequate access to clean water, and substandard housing conditions.”

He lauded the Ebonyi State Governor, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and his wife, Her Excellency Mrs. MaryMaudline Uzoamaka Nwifuru, for their efforts to improve the health of Ebonyi residents.

On their part, the Carter Centre Programme Officer, Dr. Christopher Nwuzor, and the HOD, Biology Department, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Dr. Chioma Anorue, described the diseases as chronic and asked everybody to join in the fight against NTDs through public enlightenment campaigns to enable people to take the drugs supplied by the Carter Centre free of charge for prevention and treatment.

In a vote of thanks, the Programme Coordinator, Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD), Scientist Ifeanyi Nwofoke, appreciated them and advised those living with the conditions not to think that anybody is responsible for the sickness, as some usually believe their enemies or village people are behind it, but to accept and use the medication.

He disclosed that free hydrocele surgeries for about 193 people have been successfully carried out without any complications and encouraged them to spread the message so that people can be healed.

The event featured a road walk and a one-minute silence in honor of the founder of the Carter Centre and former American President, Jimmy Carter, who died recently.

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