New UCTH Emergency Unit will meet global standards – CMAC

Dr Innocent Abang, Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has disclosed that the new emergency unit of the hospital will be state-of-the-art. Abang made the assertion on Thursday during a facility tour by journalists on some innovations and and renovations in the hospital, championed by the Chief Medical…

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C’River Provides Free Healthcare For Pregnant Women, Children, Elderly – Gov Otu

By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State government through the ‘Sweet Prince Palliative Healthcare Programme’ is providing free healthcare services for pregnant women, children under five, and citizens aged 70 and above, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the health sector. Governor Bassey Edet Otu made this known during the State Health Sector…

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Group Organizes Tobacco Harm Reduction Workshop for Journalists in Cross River

By Kelvin Obambon A first of its kind Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) Workshop for media professionals was held on Friday at the Department of Public Health Amphitheatre (UCIDSS), University of Calabar (UNICAL), Cross River State. The workshop aimed to equip journalists and media practitioners with accurate information and tools necessary for equitable reporting on tobacco…

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Union, CMD at Psychiatric Hospital Calabar clash over ministry’s directive

By Anthony Uwadiegwu Workers of Neuro Psychiatric hospital, Calabar, on Monday clashed with the hospital’s Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr Theophilus Osim for flaunting ministry’s directive on the appointment of a substantive CMD. The staff, through their union, Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI), made this known…

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PDBANK Mobile Outreach Marks World Humanitarian Day 2025

As the world commemorates World Humanitarian Day 2025, PADBANK Mobile Outreach joins voices across the globe to celebrate the spirit of service, compassion, and sacrifice that humanitarian actors demonstrate daily in communities worldwide. This year’s observance emphasis the urgency of humanitarian services in reaching vulnerable groups who are often left behind. In line with this…

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295 Beneficiaries as Cross River Health Commissioner Marks Two Years with Free Medical Outreach in Etomi

…Surgeries, consultations, eye treatments highlight impact of community-based health reform By Kingsley Agim Etomi community in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State and surrounding villages came alive over the weekend as 295 residents benefited from a free medical outreach organized to mark the second anniversary of Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk as Commissioner for…

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Only 29% of Nigerian babies exclusively breastfed – UNICEF

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over the stagnant exclusive breastfeeding rate in Nigeria, which remains at 29 percent, despite the well-documented health benefits for infants and mothers. This concern was highlighted in a recent statement released by UNICEF Nigeria to mark the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week, observed globally from August 1…

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