To restore hope and eradicate stigma with People Living With HIV, (PLWHIV), the Ogun State Government has joined the rest of the world to celebrate those who have lost their lives in the course of the challenges and those who dedicated their lives to helping people living with the virus. The Executive Secretary/Project Manager, Ogun…
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…
The Millennial Class of 2001/2002 medical students of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Calabar, has donated renovated facilities to the institution as part of their kind initiative in giving back to the university. The set renovated and furnished a lecture hall for medical students fitted with a smart learning interactive board, renovated and upgraded…
By Uchino Amatey As part of the response to the Covid-19 pandemic and in line with the global trend, the staff of the Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board (CR-SUBEB) Calabar have received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine against the deadly Covid-19 virus. The vaccination exercise held recently at SUBEB, Calabar, after…
By Kelvin Obambon The International Youth Alliance for Family Planning (IYAFP) in partnership with the Initiative for People’s Good Health (IPGH), has organized a one-day training workshop for Civil Society Organizations in Cross River on effective ways of providing Youth Friendly Services (YFS). The training which took place on Wednesday at Gomays Plaza in Calabar…
Over 300 refugees from the Republic of Cameroon as well as some members of their host communities in Calabar South local government area have received free medical care courtesy of the Cross River State Government and the Nigerian Red Cross Society. The exercise which was part of the 2021 World Red Cross Day Celebration offered…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade has ordered the deployment of digital medical drones to hard to reach areas of the state. The drones will supply drugs and other medical essentials to such areas. To this effect, the government is partnering with a drone delivery company, Zipline. Speaking Monday (May 10, 2021)…
The State Government and the Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong have been applauded for their immense contributions toward the revitalization of primary healthcare, by making it the most preferred destination for medical emergencies among citizens. The commendation was made by members of the Forum of Local…