Oborevwori Unveils Landmark Welfare Package for Delta Doctors

  …Approves Special, Tax-Free Allowance to Curb Brain Drain …Over 6,000 Applicants Jostle for 700 Health Sector Slots   In a decisive move to strengthen healthcare delivery and stem the persistent tide of medical brain drain, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a comprehensive welfare package for medical doctors, including a special tax-free allowance aimed at enhancing retention and attracting new professionals into the state’s health sector. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this during a media interaction in Asaba, describing the initiative as a…

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Delta To Bridge Health Workforce Gap With Ovrode Health College

  The Delta State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the healthcare workforce with the ongoing development of the College of Health Technology, Ovrode, in Isoko North Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, made this known during an inspection of ongoing works at the new institution. He was accompanied by the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu; the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon; the Chief Job Creation Officer, Mr Ifeanyi Egwunyenga; and the Project Manager,…

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Oborevwori Approves Recruitment Of Over 700 Health Workers In Delta

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel as part of a deliberate effort to strengthen healthcare delivery across Delta State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, who disclosed this during a press briefing, said the approval underscores the administration’s sustained commitment to expanding the health sector in line with ongoing infrastructural upgrades. He explained that the recruitment became necessary due to increased demand for healthcare services following major developments, including the upgrade of General Hospital Warri…

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Food Vendors, Petty Traders Accuse Ughelli HMB  Of Sectional Eviction From Premises

… Accuses Health Commissioner, Permanent Secretary, Hospital Mgt. Of Victimization   By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye   Petty traders and food vendors plying their businesses at the premises of Central Hospital Ughelli, have lamented their eviction from the premises accusing the management of sectional eviction and victimization. Narrating how they were evicted, some business owners who choose to remain anonymous disclosed that the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, had earlier instructed that all business owners trading in the premises to vacate their shops which they obeyed. According to them, the…

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Delta Nursing Colleges In Allege Corruption, Extortion Scandal

  …..Indicts Health Commissioners Office Of Admission Racketeer ……Alleged Students Deliberate Failure In Internal Exams In Order To Extort Money In Resit Exams ….Commissioner Vows To Investigate Allegations Months after the Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, celebrated the ‘refund’ of undisclosed amount of unauthorized fees extorted from some students of the State-owned Colleges of Nursing Sciences, investigation has again revealed that, while the much publicized refund was been made to divert attention of the public, massive extortion of students still continues in the institutions. Presently, the alleged…

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Gov Oborevwori, Approves Supply Of Oxygen To Delta State Hospitals

By Moses Omovevah,   Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme has disclosed that the state Governor,  Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the supply of Oxygen plants to major Central Hospitals across the state.   Dr Onojaeme stated this during the reception held in his honour at Ovrode Civic Centre, by Ovrode community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State.   He posited that, the State Governor has also approved  Oxygen line to some central hospital as well as the revamping of 260 health Centers in the state.…

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