Residents of Delta State have been urged to take full advantage of the quality healthcare services provided under the state’s Contributory Health Scheme, as the government intensifies efforts to strengthen service delivery across the health sector. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme made the call while receiving the Director-General of the DeltaStateGovernment (DSCHC), ,…
The says it has intercepted over 4,000 units of improperly declared pharmaceutical products at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The seizure was made by the Port Harcourt Area I Command at the NAHCO Shed in Omagwa, with the items subsequently handed over to the . Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku, told journalists that the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at Tincan Island Port has intercepted and handed over three containers of expired pharmaceuticals to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), reinforcing its commitment to public health and anti-smuggling enforcement. Speaking at the handover on Friday, 6 February 2026, Customs Area Controller Comptroller Frank Onyeka…
The Director General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta has launched the monitoring of health facilities participating in the state’s health insurance scheme. His visit took him to the Asaba Specialist Hospital (ASH) in the Delta State capital, where he conducted a detailed tour of several key departments. The visit was…
The Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission, Dr Isaac Akpoveta, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to affordable and accessible healthcare, as one thousand vulnerable persons were enrolled into the Delta State Health Insurance Scheme in Oshimili South Constituency. Dr Akpoveta made this known during the flag-off of the health insurance enrolment, under…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched a nationwide training programme for law enforcement officers, traditional rulers, and religious leaders aimed at promoting human rights, gender sensitivity, and public health-informed practices in Nigeria’s HIV and tuberculosis (TB) response.The two-day training, taking place across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is part…
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, has commended the Commission’s staff for their dedication and unity of purpose, praising their commitment to the organisation’s goals.He made the remarks during a surprise birthday celebration organised in his honour at the Commission’s headquarters in Asaba. Dr….
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the growing circulation of unregistered and potentially dangerous edible oils across Nigeria. In a statement released Tuesday, the agency warned that several widely sold brands have no verified sources, production credentials, or safety standards. NAFDAC emphasized that the oils do…
The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has expressed readiness to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to reduce health-related financial shocks among business owners. Speaking at the inaugural Delta State MSME Summit, held at the Mariam Babangida Leisure Park, Asaba, under the auspices of the Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency DEMSMEDA, the…
The Delta State Government has called for strengthened resource mobilization through corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and individual goodwill to bridge widening funding gaps in HIV treatment and prevention across the state. Speaking during the flag-off of the World AIDS Day sensitization walk organized by the Delta State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (DELSACA),…
