The Anambra State Government has taken a significant step towards adopting a comprehensive Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) Policy following the validation of the draft policy and its implementation framework by key stakeholders. The validation was held at a technical meeting convened by the Anambra Menstrual Health Advocacy Coalition (AMHAC) Technical Working Group through…
The management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, led by the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu, on Tuesday staged a community walk as part of activities marking 2026 World Physiotherapy Day. According to the Chief Medical Director, Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu, who led members of the hospital community…
CMD COOUTH Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu explaining institutional development to FCT NMA Executives The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Federal Capital Territory (FCT),Chapter, has described the contributions of the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, Anambra State,Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu, to the health sector as highly impactful. The…
The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, Anambra State, has intensified efforts towards the forthcoming accreditation of its Department of Paediatrics by the Faculty of Paediatrics, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. To ensure a seamless and successful accreditation exercise, the hospital management conducted a comprehensive mock accreditation inspection to assess existing…
Stakeholders in Anambra State have called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, communities and civil society organisations to strengthen primary healthcare services and improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state. The call was made at a town hall meeting organised under the Strengthening Public Accountability for Results and Knowledge (SPARK 2) programme, which…
