A cross section of beneficiaries of the sanitary pads at WAPI on Thursday. By Asuquo Cletus A non-governmental initiative, PadBank Mobile Outreach, has intensified efforts to promote access to affordable sanitary pads for women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, as part of its menstrual hygiene advocacy in Cross River State. The group made…
By Anietie Akpan United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) is rolling out immunization from February 4 to 13 in 12 states in the South of Nigeria, reiterating the need for children to be immunized. UNICEF announced this on Friday, January 30 during a one day Zonal Media Virtual Briefing with On Air Personalities and Digital Content…
Cross River State, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has reassured residents that the state remains free of cerebrospinal meningitis, dismissing recent rumours of an outbreak and urging the public to remain calm while relying on verified health information. January 11, a family in Calabar had…
By Akanimo Kufre The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem John, has lauded Governor Umo Eno’s establishment of the Akwa Ibom State Emergency Medical and Ambulance Services (AKISEMSAS) as a signature project in the state. Dr. John recently highlighted the major breakthroughs in the health sector of Akwa Ibom, including the Revised Essential…
National Health Fellow Representing Calabar Municipal,, Modey Catherine (centre), the NUJ State Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey (2nd right) and others at the courtesy visit on Friday. By Anietie Akpan Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has resolved to partner the National Health Fellows on health to amplify health advocacy and community based…
By Our Reporter The National Vice President, South South, of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Archbishop Emmah Gospel Isong, has advised the federal government to block the country’s porous borders if the fight against insecurity is to be worn. Speaking yesterday in his Church while reeling out a 33-point prophecy for the new year,…