Health

By Henry Ubus In the heart of Udu Kingdom, compassion found its voice and service took the form of healing hands as the Udu Union in the United Kingdom returned home with a gift more precious than gold health, hope, and humanity. Across the communities of Ovwian, Otor-Udu, and Ubogo, thousands gathered as a remarkable free medical outreach unfolded, offering care to those who might otherwise have gone without. For many, it was more than…

As part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, sanitary pads have been distributed to school girls in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State in a collaborative effort aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene, health awareness, and confidence among young girls. The initiative carried out in collaboration with the First Lady of Delta State, DCNS Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori and the wife of the Executive Chairman of Udu…

The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Ovwian, Dr. Kingsley Akaba, has reiterated the hospital’s determination to make quality and affordable specialist healthcare accessible to people across Delta State and neighboring communities. Speaking with DRTV News yesterday February 16, 2026, in his office, the CMD reflected on the rapid progress recorded by the young medical centre, which currently operates from a temporary facility in Otor-Udu, located within Udu Local Government Area. Dr. Akaba…

The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun(Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, has congratulated Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State on his emergence as Governor of the Year 2025 by Leadership Newspapers Limited. Governor Oborevwori received the prestigious award on Thursday in recognition of his outstanding contributions to infrastructure development and inclusive governance across Delta State. Reacting to the honour, Oyibode said he was not surprised by the governor’s recognition, noting that the award was…

…Tasks NDLEA, Security Agencies on Sustained Crackdown The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Delta State Council, Comr. Sagboje Odiri Milton, CLM has renewed calls for tougher anti-drug legislation in Nigeria, insisting that the time has come to consider the harshest possible penalties including capital punishment for hard-drug dealers who deliberately target young people. Sagboje made the call on Friday in Warri at the official launch of “Warri Beyond Drugs,” an anti-drug…

By Philip Onome Delta State private hospital in Warri, Mount Horeb Clinic and Dialysis Centre has successfully completed its first kidney transplant, appealing to the Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for supports. This major achievement no doubt marks the first time a private hospital in Delta state and other neighboring states have carried out such a successful kidney transplant in the region. . The transplant performed by a team of surgeons and nephrologists,…

Orhuwhorun, Udu LGA – May 2, 2025 – The Udu Free Medical Outreach, initiated by Hon Ekos Akpokabayen in collaboration with Udu Local Government Area, has officially commenced. This momentous occasion marks a new era of hope and humanity in Udu. Phase 1 of the outreach was launched at Orhuwhorun Town Hall, where Hon Ekos Akpokabayen expressed his gratitude and commitment to community service. “I’m thrilled to be making a difference, not because I have…