Category: Health
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UNICEF, WHO Decry funding Cuts to Global Health, 15 Million Vulnerable Children Cannot Be Vaccinated
By Anietie Akpan The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have decried funding cuts to global health, saying already, over 15 million Vulnerable children cannot be vaccinated Outbreaks of vaccines preventable diseases are increasing all over the world putting lives at risk and exposing countries to increase costs in treating…
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First Lady’s Free Medical Outreach Impacts Over 11,000 in Cross River
First Lady, CRS, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu during the flag off of the free medical outreach programmes in Obudu. By Anietie Akpan The Free Medical Outreach of the Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, has impacted over 11,000 beneficiaries in the state. This was disclosed at weekend during the flag off…
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Senator Williams Pays Medical Bills for Stranded Patients in Ikom
Senator Williams with one of the patients. By Anietie Akpan In the spirit of Easter, Senator Representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, has extended a compassionate hand to 21 patients and newborns at Holy Trinity Joint Hospital, Ikom, by settling their outstanding medical bills. The beneficiaries, who had been discharged but…
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A’Ibom First Lady Designate Decries Low Documentation of Newborn Babies, Calls For Action
Akwa Ibom State First Lady Designate, Lady Helen Eno Obareki. By Anietie Akpan The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa Ibom State, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, has decried the low rate of registration of new born babies in the state. Lady Obareki who was shocked with the low number of babies with birth certificates…
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Niger Delta Students Launch Campaign Against Drug Abuse, Cybercrime, Others
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) has kicked off a campaign urging youths across the country to reject drug abuse, cybercrime, and other social vices. The campaign, tagged “Walk Against Cyber Crime and All Social Vices: Embrace Virtues, Not Vices,” began on Friday at Calabar Millennium Park. Organizers plan to…
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Niger Delta Students Launch Campaign Against Drug Abuse, Cybercrime, Others
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) has kicked off a campaign urging youths across the country to reject drug abuse, cybercrime, and other social vices. The campaign, tagged “Walk Against Cyber Crime and All Social Vices: Embrace Virtues, Not Vices,” began on Friday at Calabar Millennium Park. Organizers plan to…
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C’River Health Insurance Scheme Facilitates Life-Saving Surgeries for Young Woman
By Kingsley Agim The impact of the Cross River State Health Insurance Scheme was once again demonstrated as Cynthia Osam, a young woman from Iyamoyong in Obubra Local Government Area, successfully underwent two life-saving surgeries on Wednesday, thanks to the state’s improved healthcare system. The procedures were performed by Dr. Ekon Francis at General Hospital…
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Deaths High As Dearth of Medical Doctors Hit Obubra, CRHA Raises Alarm
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…
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Gov. Eno Lifts Healthcare With New Dialysis Centre, Upgrades at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital
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…
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WHO, UK, Cross River Partner to Boost Development in College of Nursing, Ogoja
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.…
