Read More → Yuletide: Anambra FRSC to Deploy 720 Staff Members for Traffic Control Duties, By John Ndu  Onitsha, Dec 22, 2020 (MOI) Anambra State Commissioner for Works, Mr Marcel... COVID-19: Ogun workers to stay at home as Gov Abiodun bans carnivals, crossover gatherings, COVID-19: Why we won’t impose another lockdown – Gov. Anambra Governor appoints 19 Commissioners, 10 Special Advisers. Read More → NDLEA Anambra Reads Riot Act on Drug Trafficking, By John Ndu  Onitsha, Dec. 22, 2020 (MOI) Anambra State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)... Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala, who gave the figure when members of the Rotary Club, Awka, paid him a courtesy call in … The Commissioner for Health in Anambra State, Dr Vincent Okpala, has warned indigenes of the state and Nigerians, in general, to be very careful as there is a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Anambra State Government has disclosed its plans to begin enrollment of no fewer than 28, 246 less privileged indigenes into a special healthcare fund next month. Onitsha, a historic port city from pre-colonial times is the largest urban area in the state.The state's theme is "Light of the Nation", formerly known as the " Home for all". There was jubilation at the Federal Housing Estate, 3-3 Onitsha, Anambra State recently following the unveiling of a primary health centre in the area. Read More → Anambra Works Commissioner, FRSC Commander to Relocate to Bridge Head to Ensure Free-Flow of Traffic, By Chisom Okafor  Awka, Dec. 20, 2020 (MOI) Executive Secretary, Anambra State Health Insurance... The Commissioner for Health in Anambra State, Dr Vincent Okpala, has warned indigenes of the state and Nigerians, in general, to be very careful as there is a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. He said that despite Anambra State recording an index case of COVID-19, ‘the disease is not a death sentence’. The Commissioner for Health in Anambra State, Dr Vincent Okpala, has warned indigenes of the state and Nigerians, in general, to be very careful … Awka, June 18, 2019 (MOI) Gov. Commissioner for Health in Anambra, Vincent Okpala confirmed this on Tuesday while speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Training of … Okala is to replace Dr Joe Akabuike as Commissioner for Health, while Okafor shall become the Managing Director (MD)/Superintendent General, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade). COMMISSIONER for Health, Vincent Okpala has said that the introduction of Mobile Health Insurance in Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) is a new dawn in the healthcare sector toward effective healthcare financing. Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala says the State Government will soon upgrade the Amanuke Community General Hospital for optimum performance. Anambra State House of Assembly has summoned the state’s Commissioner for Health, Mr Vincent Okpala and his Information and Public Enlightenment counterpart, Mr C. … Willie Obiano has inaugurated a 13-member Governing Council of Anambra State Health Insurance Agency to facilitate health matters. The Tide The Commissioner for Health in Anambra State, Dr Vincent Okpala, yesterday said that no fewer than 25 health workers had been diagnosed and confirmed to have been infected with the novel Coronavirus pandemic in the state. He said that despite Anambra State recording an index case of COVID-19, ‘the disease is not a death sentence’. The Anambra state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vincent Okplala says medical practitioners in Nigeria displayed uncommon commitment and professionalism in their duties during the upsurge of COVID-19 pandemic. The Anambra State Government wishes to inform the general public that activities at night clubs... The List contains eleven new entrants while eight of those who served in his first tenure would be making a return. No fewer than 25 health workers have been infected with Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Anambra State. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala has challenged nutrition experts in the state to identify ways of maintaining sustainable eating culture for good health of Ndi Anambra. Awka, Dec. 20, 2019 (MOI) Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala has applauded the European Union for collaborating with the state in strengthening the health system. Okala is to replace Dr Joe Akabuike as Commissioner for Health, while Okafor shall become the Managing Director (MD)/Superintendent General, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade). By Gabriel Chy Alonta Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vincent Okpala, has said the current COVID-19 ravaging the world is dangerous, but not a death sentence. The Anambra State House of Assembly, on Monday, confirmed appointment of Dr Vincent Ogochukwu Okpala as commissioner nominee, and Engr. The Anambra Government said on Wednesday that it vaccinated about 5.5 million residents against yellow fever during the 10-day campaign against the disease in the state. Read More → Mothers/Caregivers Urged to Take Proper Care of Children As Anambra rounds off mini MNCH Week, By Chisom Okafor  Umueri (Anambra East LGA), Dec. 22, 2020 (MOI) Anambra State Health Insurance Agency... … The Anambra State House of Assembly will hold a special session today in honour of the late Dr Edwin Onwudiwe, a second republic senator and Commissioner for Health in the old Anambra State. The Commissioners are: Dr Vincent Okpala (Health) and Mr C-Don Adinuba, (Information and Public Enlightenment). The Anambra State Executive Council (informally, the Cabinet of Anambra State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Anambra State headed by the Governor of Anambra State.It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and the Governor's special aides. Lalong, COVID-19: FCT issues fresh order to schools, civil servants, commercial drivers, others, End SARS: PTF predicts what will happen to Nigeria in two weeks, COVID-19: 25 health workers infected in Anambra, Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Sunday morning, Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Tuesday morning, Governor Ikpeazu recounts COVID-19 experience, warns Nigerians, Nkechinyere Okafor: End SARS: Imo on my mind. We are the only ones to make her brighter, the only ones to make her better, the only ones to make Anambra shine, with our sweat and blood every breath of our lives, with trust in God, we would lift our home land high, we believe in togetherness, we’ll build a land of progress. Read More → ASHIA Powers Umueri General Hospital with Solar Energy, By Chinyere Nwoye  Awka, Dec. 22, 2020 (MOI) In a bid to cushion the effects of the 2020 flooding in... Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike, in his remark, commended the state governor for efforts in reviving the hope of the down trodden in the state… The Anambra State Ministry of Health has launched a daily update on the spread of COVID-19 in the state. This virus seems to have found a way of spreading, above all odds,” Okpala said. The Commissioner for Health in Anambra State, Dr Vincent Okpala, yesterday said that no fewer than 25 health workers had been diagnosed and confirmed to have been infected with the novel Coronavirus pandemic in the state. Also, while defending the N400 million budget for the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA) for the 2021 fiscal year, Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi said it … Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Vincent Okplala has inspected some of the protection Centers in Anambra State. Awka, Dec. 20, 2019 (MOI) Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala has applauded the European Union for collaborating with the state in strengthening the health system. We must go back to all the COVID-19 protocols of social distancing, wearing of facemasks and washing our hands regularly. Awka, Dec. 20, 2020 (MOI) Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Vincent Okpala has chaired the first meeting of Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) State Oversight Committee meeting. With all our hearts, we pray and ask, God bless Anambra, God bless the shining light that we bear. Dr Vincent Okpala, the Commissioner for Health in Anambra, has called on people living around the flood prone areas to put to use the teachings impacted to them on flood-related health … Gov. The commissioner was reacting to the case identified in […] Read More → Temporary Suspension of Activities at Night Clubs in Anambra State, By Regina Igwebuike  Amawbia (Awka South LGA), Dec. 22, 2020 (MOI) Amawbia-born Philanthropist, Mr Afamefuna... Health Correspondent, Chibuzor Okoye reports that facilities visited were, COVID-19 Protection Centre, Umuawulu, Awka South Council Area and COVID-19 Protection Centre at Onitsha General Hospital. Anambra is a state in southeastern part of Nigeria.The capital and seat of government is Awka. Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, on Tuesday, sent a list of 19 Commissioner designates to the state of Assembly for screening. Onitsha, a historic port city from pre-colonial times is the largest urban area in the state.The state's theme is "Light of the Nation", formerly known as the " Home for all". Okpala said the fear became stronger as more people are now showing signs of the disease, even as some patients have been found in schools, immediately after the EndSARS protest, which he said exacerbated the spread of the disease. Dr Okpala, while inspecting the hospital facility reiterated the State Government’s commitment to the provision of quality and accessible healthcare service delivery to Ndi Anambra. We must be very careful how we live. Governor Willie Obiano’s list of 19 new Commissioners and 10 Special Advisers sent to the Anambra state House of Assembly was on Tuesday approved by the State House of Assembly. Dr Okpala made the commendation during Joint Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) and Rapid Response Team (RRT) committee meeting in his office at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat Complex, Awka. And seat of government is Awka seems to have found a way of spreading, above all odds, Okpala. 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