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Goodbye to Medical Tourism as Anderson’s Hospital in Port Harcourt Introduces Advanced Electro-Physiology in Nigeria (Photos)
It is goodbye to medical tourism as Anderson’s Hospital, in collaboration with the Cardiovascular Education Foundation (USA) and a renowned British medical team, is proud to announce the reintroduction of advanced Electro-Physiology (EP) procedures in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
This cutting-edge initiative brings highly specialized medical solutions to patients requiring complex EP interventions Anderson’s Hospital is committed to pushing the boundaries of medical care in Nigeria.
Our strategic partnerships with global medical leaders underscore our dedication to delivering world-class healthcare solutions, bridging the gap between local and international medical standards
**What You Need to Know About EP
An electrophysiology study (EP study) is a test used to evaluate your heart’s electrical system and check for abnormal heart rhythms Natural electrical impulses coordinate the contractions of the different parts of the heart.
This creates the heartbeat or heart rhythm and keeps blood flowing the way it should during an EP study, your doctor inserts small, thin wire electrodes into a vein in the groin (or neck, in some cases).
Your doctor then threads the wire electrodes through the vein and into the heart. To do this, your doctor uses a special type of live X-ray “movie,” called fluoroscopy.
Once in the heart, the electrodes measure the heart’s electrical signals. Electrical signals are also sent through the electrodes to stimulate the heart tissue to try to induce the abnormal heart rhythm.
This is done to evaluate the rhythm and find its cause. It may also be done to help assess how well a medicine is working.
Nigerians at home now have this golden opportunity to receive treatment locally rather than traveling abroad, which will definitely reduce the cost of flight tickets and conserve scarce hard currency.
The hospital will carry out heart implants such as pacemakers, ventricular assist devices, biventricular implants, and implantable loop recorders, among others.
The hospital is running a one-week community outreach program where highly complex surgeries and implants will be performed.
The Nizamiye (Turkish Hospital) in Abuja is partnering with Anderson’s hospital to provide top-notch medical services to Nigerians in Port Harcourt.
See photos below:
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon.
Reacting to the development on Saturday Mbah said: “I received with a deep sense of loss the passing away of Chairman Christian Chukwu. It is a personal loss to us as Ndi Enugu, his home state, and indeed to Nigeria as a nation and Africa as a continent.
“Christian Chukwu was a national icon, a football titan, field marshal, and phenomenon. His exploits as a footballer united the country across ethnic divides and creed.
He was patriotism personified, serving the nation and Africa unreservedly both as a player and coach of the highly successful Rangers International Football Club of Enugu and Super Eagles of Nigeria, which he captained to victory as Green Eagles at the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. He also coached the Harambee Stars, Kenya’s senior male national team, among others.
“Chairman, as he was fondly called, gave his all not only to the nation but to the rest of Africa. He wrote his name in gold in the annals of the history of Nigerian and African football.
Our dear legend has gone the way of all mortals, but the fond memories and the pride he gave Ndi Igbo and Nigeria as a whole will be cherished forever.
“My heart goes out to his family, Ndi Enugu, the Nigerian sports community and the entire nation over this irreplaceable loss. May the good Lord grant his soul eternal repose.”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
No fewer than seven people lost their lives on Saturday following the detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State.
The deadly incident occurred along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road, a notorious route that cuts through the Sambisa Forest—an area long plagued by insurgent activities.
The victims were part of a convoy of vehicles being escorted by the military from Damboa to Maiduguri.
According to eyewitness accounts and local sources, the explosion struck as the convoy—organized to provide safe passage through the volatile region—was underway. Several other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to a hospital in Maiduguri for urgent treatment.
The Maiduguri-Damboa Road serves as a vital link between the state capital and several local government areas in southern Borno, including Chibok and Gwoza.
For years, the route remained closed to civilian traffic due to persistent terrorist threats. However, under the administration of Governor Babagana Zulum, the road was reopened, with military escorts deployed to accompany travelers twice weekly after clearing the area for explosives.
Saturday’s attack raises fresh concerns about the safety of the corridor, despite consistent military presence. The blast also comes just days after Governor Zulum publicly raised alarm over renewed Boko Haram activity in the state, highlighting the persistent threat the group poses to peace and development in the region.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the incident, while investigations and security operations in the area continue.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has initiated a search following the theft of a black Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu, which was stolen during Friday’s Juma’at prayers in Abuja.
It was gathered that the vehicle was parked around 1:05pm opposite the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) complex in Area 10, while the official attended prayers at a nearby mosque.
Security source, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the incident via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, revealing that the ONSA official returned from the mosque only to find the vehicle missing.
According to him, a sources said the theft was immediately reported to the Garki Police Division at approximately 2:00 p.m., leading to a swift response by law enforcement.
Meanwhile, the FCT Police Command promptly activated a stop-and-search operation at various checkpoints and across all entry and exit points in the capital city.
Police authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing and all efforts are being made to apprehend the culprits and recover the vehicle.
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