By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Health Quackery (Prohibition) Bill, 2026, a landmark legislation aimed at curbing the activities of unqualified medical practitioners and strengthening healthcare regulation across the state. The bill, titled “A Law to Prohibit Quackery Practices in the Health Sector of Cross River State, Establish
By Godwin Ajom A new doctoral study by Cross River-born researcher and science communicator, Emmanuel George Ndoma, has identified measurable respiratory and digestive health risks associated with welding activities, particularly where workers do not use appropriate protective equipment. The research, conducted at Akwa Ibom State University, found the presence of naturally occurring radioactive materials in
By Bright Effiong The Cross River State Government has announced that movement of people and vehicles will be restricted across the state from 7: AM to 10:AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for the monthly environmental sanitation exercise. In a public service announcement signed and issued by the Commissioner of Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, residents
By CrossRiverWatch Admin An unsafe and hidden abortion refers to an abortion that is carried out in unsafe conditions or kept secret because of fear, stigma, legal restrictions, or social pressure. While unsafe abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by someone who lacks the necessary medical skills, or in an environment that does not
By Paschal Okwor Many Residents in parts of Calabar South Local Government Area, have continuously raised concerns over dumping of refuse in the gutters as such results in a clogged drainage system, warning that the situation causes flooding, serious health and environmental risks. In a visit to some areas in the LGA, several gutters are
By Kelvin Ololo In a major milestone for technological innovation and academic excellence, Cross River State has secured a spot in the highly competitive Phase Two voting stage of the InnovateNaija Challenge. The state’s flagship entry, the BMV-6 Medical Ventilator, was designed and developed at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). Following a successful
By Christopher Iyang Residents of Ekpo Abasi by Ekeya Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, have raised alarm over worsening environmental conditions in their community, citing blocked drainage channels, indiscriminate waste disposal, and poor sanitation as growing threats to public health and safety. A visit to the area by this
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Police Command and Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), branch have struck a partnership aimed at strengthening collaboration to improve healthcare security. During the courtesy visit on Tuesday June 23, 2026 in Calabar, the Commissioner of Police, Rashid Afegbua, who was represented by