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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2025 MCPDP: Community Health Practitioners Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Primary Healthcare Delivery at Grassroots

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)…

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WHO endorses Lenacapavir, breakthrough HIV drug that offers near-total protection with two doses a year

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…

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