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Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Health Dr Ekem Emmanuel John speaking on investments in Ibom Specialist Hospital and healthcare infrastructure.
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Akwa Ibom Government Reaffirms Commitment to Ibom Specialist Hospital, Announces Major Healthcare Investments

The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed claims that the Ibom Specialist Hospital has been abandoned, outlining major investments in…

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Ibom Medical Corridor showing the proposed international hospital, medical facilities and supporting infrastructure in Akwa Ibom State
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IBOM MEDICAL CORRIDOR: GOV. UMO ENO’S AMBITIOUS PROJECT WITH A MARK OF DISTINCTION

The Ibom Medical Corridor reflects Governor Umo Eno’s ambitious plan to position Akwa Ibom as a major centre for specialised…

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Akwa Ibom State Government warns against fake news and malicious publications
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Akwa Ibom Steps Up COVID-19 Surveillance After Outbreak in Neighbouring State

Akwa Ibom State Government has intensified COVID-19 surveillance across entry points, health facilities and communities. Residents have been urged to…

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A healthcare worker prepares a Lenacapavir injection during Nigeria’s pilot rollout of the long-acting HIV prevention drug.
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Nigeria Rolls Out Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Injection

Nigeria has begun rolling out Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injection designed to prevent…

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Akwa Ibom Expands Emergency Healthcare Network Across Urban and Rural Communities
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Akwa Ibom Health Reforms Under Umo Eno Explained

A response to claims that Akwa Ibom’s healthcare system is collapsing. The…

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senior Citizens Centre Sets New Standard for Elderly Care in Akwa Ibom
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Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senior Citizens Centre Sets New Standard for Elderly Care in Akwa Ibom

The most important strength of the facility may be its holistic elderly…

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Akwa Ibom Senior Citizens Centre in Uyo built to support elderly welfare, health services and social activities
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Akwa Ibom Senior Citizens Centre Signals New Focus on Elderly Welfare

Akwa Ibom is set to unveil a new Senior Citizens Centre in…

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Remi Tinubu to Inaugurate Akwa Ibom Senior Citizens Centre
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Remi Tinubu to Inaugurate Akwa Ibom Senior Citizens Centre

Governor Umo Eno gave the indication after inspecting the facility ahead of…

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ARISE Senior Citizens’ Centre: A New Model for Dignified Ageing in Akwa Ibom
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ARISE Senior Citizens’ Centre: A New Model for Dignified Ageing in Akwa Ibom

Situated within the fast-developing ARISE Medical Corridor along the Uyo - Ikot…

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Welcome to IBOM INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL!
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Welcome to IBOM INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL!

🏥 350-Bed International Hospital A world-class facility providing specialist inpatient and outpatient…

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A legacy of water: How Akwa Ibom’s ward-by-ward borehole plan could redefine rural WASH in Nigeria.
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A legacy of water: How Akwa Ibom’s ward-by-ward borehole plan could redefine rural WASH in Nigeria

By | Ekaette Okon-Joseph When Governor Umo Eno rose to speak at…

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Lenacapavir Brings Twice-Yearly HIV Protection to Nigerians at Affordable Rate
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Lenacapavir Brings Twice-Yearly HIV Protection to Nigerians at Affordable Rate

A new era in HIV prevention has begun in Nigeria with the…

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