Health
This category covers public health, healthcare services, medical research, and wellness issues affecting communities across Benue State and beyond. It reports on diseases, health policies, interventions, and developments within the healthcare sector. It provides reliable information that promotes awareness, informed decision-making, and improved health outcomes for individuals and communities.
BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES ADMISSION INTO PROFESSIONAL HEALTH COURSES
Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, opens applications for 2026/2027 professional health programmes, offering hands-on training in disciplines like Community Health, Biomedical Engineering, Dental Technology, Opticianry, and Medical X-Ray.
UNLICENSED MEDICAL PRACTICE IN BENUE CAUSES DEATH OF PREGNANT WOMAN IN OJU
Residents of Oju, Benue, raise alarm over unlicensed medical practitioners after a pregnant woman dies during a procedure. They urge government and health authorities to act swiftly to curb quackery and protect lives.
BSUTH PIONEERS HOSPITAL-BASED SUPPORT FOR AUTISM, DOWN SYNDROME, CEREBRAL PALSY IN BENUE
Benue State University Teaching Hospital has launched Nigeria’s first hospital-based Therapeutic Centre for Children with Special Needs, providing tailored medical, educational, and therapeutic support to children with developmental challenges, offering renewed hope to families.
HUNDREDS BENEFIT AS THOUSAND HILLS EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION ENDS IDP MEDICAL OUTREACH IN BENUE
Hundreds of IDPs in Makurdi receive free medical care, minor surgeries, and skills training as Thousand Hills Foundation wraps up a three-day outreach aimed at easing hardship and boosting long-term resilience.