Health

By Amawu Cletus Albert Amawu In a significant move to enhance grassroots healthcare delivery, Community Health Practitioners converged on Ikom for the 2025 edition of the Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Programme (MCPDP) for Community Health Practitioners, organised by the Community Health Institute (CHI), in collaboration with the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria (CHPRBN)…

For over 8 years since the launch of the Safe Motherhood Initiative in 2013, governments across the globe have taken delibrate measures in tackling pregnancy related deaths which is among leading causes of death among women. In Cross River State, efforts are being taken all year round, with awareness, sensitization and practical demonstration in primary,…

… As Wife of Deputy Governor flags off Safe Motherhood Week activities The Cross River State Government has stated its commitment to keep mothers safe from conception to delivery. With approximately 3000 Women dying everyday from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth in Nigeria, the government of Cross River State under the amiable leadership…

Six (6) communities in Akamkpa and Akpabuyo local government areas of Cross River State have benefited from the free medical outreach being carried out by Lafarge Africa in partnership with Mediatrix Development Foundation (MDF), with support from the Cross River State Ministry of Health and Primary Health Care Development Agency. The 6 communities are Mfamosing,…

It’s over 18 months after the first case of COVID-19 was recorded with millions of deaths already accounted for, even as many still consider one of the world’s most deadly pandemic a hoax, with its vaccination even considered a conspiracy. These challenges have drawn wide arguments among traditional communities, religious and social classes with strong…

Hypertension affects more than 30% of the adult population worldwide, that is, over one billion people around the world. It is the main risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary heart disease and stroke, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, arrhythmia and dementia. As the world marks this year’s Hypertension Day, the Cross River State Commissioner…