By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) has raised the alarm over the increasing deaths in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) of the state following the dearth of doctors and other health professionals in Gen Hospital Obubra. The House on Tuesday had deliberated on a motion sponsored by the Member representing…
Dr. Patrick Umoh (middle), doing the commissioning while others assist. By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Monday, March 24 commissioned a new Hemodialysis Unit alongside refurbished Accident, Emergency, and Pediatric wards at General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the State. A press release from the State’s Ministry of…
The Cross River State Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Kingdom (UK) Government, is taking significant steps to enhance nursing education at the College of Nursing, Ogoja. As part of this initiative, the college is set to receive essential equipment and support to strengthen its academic and training programs….
Acting Gov. Rt. Hon. Peter Odey (L) and Juliet Chiluwe, Chief of the UNICEF Enugu Field Office at the signing ceremony. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Government has formalized a strategic partnership with UNICEF through a two-year work plan aimed at advancing Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, Social Policy, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene…
By Kingsley Agim Poised to improve healthcare accessibility, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North Senatorial District, has funded a one-year free health insurance coverage for 500 constituents across the five Local Government Areas of his district. The initiative, #JariCare Health Insurance, is designed to provide unhindered access to quality medical care, ensuring that…
Mayor of Calabar, Apostle James Anam. By Anietie Akpan The World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated its commitment on continous synergy with Calabar Municipality to boost Primary Health Care (PHC) system in Calabar Municipality WHO made the commitment during an advocacy visit to the Council as contained in a press release dated February 24, by…