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30/07/2026

HEALTH COMMISSIONER INSPECTS 30-BED ULTRA-MODERN HOSPITAL AHEAD OF HANDOVER TO IMO STATE

The Imo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Chioma Egu, alongside the CEO of Heartland Hospital Management, Dr. Emmanuel Ogueri, has conducted a pre-commissioning inspection of the newly completed 30-bed ultra-modern hospital in Assa, Ohaji, built and furnished by Renaissance Energy Company for their host community ahead of its handover to the Imo State Government.

During the inspection, officials assessed the facility’s readiness to commence operations, describing the project as a major boost to healthcare delivery in the state.

Dr. Chioma Vivian Egu expressed profound gratitude to Renaissance Energy Company for its commitment to giving back to its host communities through strategic investments in healthcare. She noted that the hospital would significantly improve access to quality medical services for residents while complementing the state’s efforts to strengthen the health sector.

Renaissance Energy Company also announced plans to partner with the Imo State Health Insurance Scheme by adopting beneficiaries for healthcare services. As part of the initiative, the company will provide five days of free medical care, including surgical procedures, to selected residents, reaffirming its commitment to improving access to quality healthcare in host communities.

PHOTO NEWS: WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026 - IMO TAKES A STAND AGAINST SILENT KILLER
28/07/2026

PHOTO NEWS: WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026 - IMO TAKES A STAND AGAINST SILENT KILLER

JOIN THE WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026 COMMEMORATIONThe Imo State Ministry of Health invites the public to commemorate World ...
27/07/2026

JOIN THE WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026 COMMEMORATION

The Imo State Ministry of Health invites the public to commemorate World Hepatitis Day 2026 on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.

The event features a Walk for Life, free hepatitis screening, health talks, and counselling services in collaboration with the Office of the Wife of the Governor of Imo State, GoodHope Women Flourish Initiative, and Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative.

Walk for Life: 7:30 a.m. (Control Post to Imo State Secretariat)
Main Event: 9:00 a.m. (Ministry of Health Complex, Imo State Secretariat, Port Harcourt Road, Owerri)

Know your status. Protect your liver. Help eliminate hepatitis.

PRESS RELEASEIMO STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO COMMEMORATE WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026 WITH FREE SCREENING, HEALTH TALK, AND ...
27/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE

IMO STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH TO COMMEMORATE WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2026 WITH FREE SCREENING, HEALTH TALK, AND WALK FOR LIFE

The Imo State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Office of the Wife of the Governor of Imo State, the GoodHope Women Flourish Initiative, and the Rise Against Hepatitis Global Initiative, will on Tuesday, 28th July 2026, commemorate World Hepatitis Day 2026 in Owerri. The event highlights the State Government's commitment to raising public health awareness, promoting early detection, and working towards the elimination of viral hepatitis through accessible healthcare measures.

As part of the celebration, the public will have access to free viral hepatitis screening, counselling, and health talks to raise awareness about hepatitis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The event will kick off with the Walk for Life at 7:30 a.m., from Control Post to the Imo State Secretariat, followed by the main programme at 9:00 a.m. at the Ministry of Health Complex, Imo State Secretariat, Port Harcourt Road, Owerri.

The Imo State Ministry of Health welcomes all residents of Imo State to take this opportunity to learn their hepatitis status and receive professional health counselling free of charge. Together, we can increase awareness, encourage early diagnosis, and take important steps towards eliminating viral hepatitis.

Date: Tuesday, 28th July 2026
Walk for Life: 7:30 a.m. (Control Post to Imo State Secretariat)
Main Event: 9:00 a.m.
Venue: Ministry of Health Complex, Imo State Secretariat, Port Harcourt Road, Owerri.

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Imo State Ministry of Health Media

24/07/2026

Imo State Commissioner for Health - Dr. Chioma Egu Hosts the launching and dissemination of Imo State strategy for the scale-up of medical oxygen in health facilities 2026 - 2028

Imo State Commissioner for Health - Dr. Chioma Egu Hosts the Launching and Dissemination of Imo State Strategy for the S...
24/07/2026

Imo State Commissioner for Health - Dr. Chioma Egu Hosts the Launching and Dissemination of Imo State Strategy for the Scale-up of Medical Oxygen in Health Facilities 2026 - 2028

📢 Introducing EpiNews – Staying Ahead Through Timely Public Health InformationThe Imo State Ministry of Health, through ...
04/07/2026

📢 Introducing EpiNews – Staying Ahead Through Timely Public Health Information

The Imo State Ministry of Health, through its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), is pleased to launch EpiNews—our official epidemiological newsletter.

EpiNews provides timely updates on disease outbreaks, surveillance activities, public health events, and key epidemiological data across Imo State. It is designed to keep stakeholders, healthcare workers, partners, and the general public informed, while strengthening preparedness and emergency response through evidence-based information.

We invite you to read the latest edition and stay informed about the public health situation in Imo State.

🔗 Read the newsletter here: https://imohealth.ng/2026/07/04/imo-health-new-epinews-from-the-epidemiology-unit/

Together, let’s build a healthier and more resilient Imo State through timely information and collective action.

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🚨 *EBOLA: KNOW THE SIGNS. ACT EARLY. SAVE LIVES.* Ebola Virus Disease is a serious but preventable illness. Be alert for...
03/07/2026

🚨 *EBOLA: KNOW THE SIGNS. ACT EARLY. SAVE LIVES.*

Ebola Virus Disease is a serious but preventable illness. Be alert for these warning signs, especially after contact with a sick person or travel to an affected area:

⚠️ Sudden high fever
⚠️ Severe weakness
⚠️ Headache and muscle pain
⚠️ Vomiting or diarrhoea
⚠️ Unexplained bleeding or bruising

*Protect yourself:*

✅ Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
✅ Avoid contact with the blood or body fluids of sick persons.
✅ Do not self-medicate or hide symptoms.
✅ Seek immediate medical care and report any suspected case.

📞 Report suspected cases: 08037468991

Note there is no confirmed case in the state or country yet but early reporting saves lives. Together, let’s keep Imo State safe.

*Dr. Chioma Vivian Egu*
*Honorable Commissioner*
*Imo State Ministry of Health & Social Services*

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