The Executive Secretary, EDSPHCDA Dr. Coulson Oahimire Osoikhia paid an advocacy visit to the Acting LGA Chairman of Uhunmwode, Hon. Austin Rotimi Imafidon, to express gratitude for his support of the Local Health Authority and primary healthcare activities in the LGA.
and, if possible, extend revitalization efforts to other facilities. The visit was attended by members of the TY Danjuma Foundation, partners from Corona Management Systems, and members of the LGA team.
EDSPHCDA Partners with ENDFUND to Host a 2-Day State Training of Trainers/ Planning Meeting on Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) Mass Administration of Medicines.
The meeting which was held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, (JOOPSA) in
Benin City on Monday, May 25 to Tuesday 26, 2026, was organized to strengthen the state’s response to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) especially Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths.
Health workers brave remote villages, rivers, and difficult terrains every day to ensure life-saving vaccines reach children under five, protecting them from preventable diseases.
Unsung Heroes
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Edo State Holds 2026 First Quarterly IMPACT Data Review Meeting in Benin City.
Edo State has held its quarterly Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project, data review meeting.
The review focused on data from integrated primary health care services, immunization coverage, malaria service delivery, facility performance, financial accountability, documentation, environmental and social safeguards, as well as other service delivery challenges affecting
Your compassion, resilience, and service in the primary healthcare sector continue to make a difference across Edo State.
Today, we celebrate and thank you for your dedication and impact.
Happy International Nurses Day!
Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency
EDSPHCDA Celebrates International Nurses Day 2026
In celebration of *International Nurses Day,* the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency @edsphcda joins the rest of the world to honour our dedicated nurses.
International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12
to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and commitment of nurses who continue to care for and save lives every day.
We see the important work you do. We appreciate your commitment to caring for patients, supporting families, and strengthening healthcare in our communities.
The Edo State Government, through the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) in partnership with ENDFUND, has commenced a free hydrocelectomy and lymphedema management program to support residents suffering from hydrocele and lymphedema across the state.
During routine immunization at Eguare Igueben PHC, mothers and caregivers were educated on the critical importance of completing their children's immunization schedules. They were also informed about the prevention of fever and malaria, with free testing and treatment available
at the facility, thanks to the support of the Edo State Government in partnership with the IMPACT PROJECT. To further enhance service delivery, caregivers were encouraged to use the suggestion boxes, a valuable tool for submitting feedback and helping improve the quality of