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…
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Street Priest Incorporated has carried-out a two day medical outreach in Calabar to curb deaths of street children in the city. The outreach which was done in partnership with Asi Ukpo Hospital and Comprehensive Cancer Center among other collaborators commenced on Tuesday and was be rounded-off on Wednesday. Speaking to…
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)…
By Jeremy Fregene A major breakthrough in HIV prevention has been achieved, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has endorsed lenacapavir (LEN), a twice-yearly injectable drug that provides near-total protection against HIV. The landmark announcement was made on Monday 14 July, 2025, during the 13th International AIDS Society (IAS 2025) Conference on HIV Science, taking…
By Ovat Abeng The Executive Chairman of Orumba South Local Government Area in Anambra State Mr Shedrack Azubuike, has distributed modern medical equipment to 18 Primary healthcare facilities in the area. Azubuike said during the presentation on Saturday that the equipment was supplied to aid in the delivery of quality healthcare services across the local…
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…
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…