By Daniel Shito And Esther Donald The Government of Cross River State has flagged off the enrollment of 1,666 vulnerable persons into its Health Insurance Scheme in a program sponsored by the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) and implemented by the Cross River State Health Insurance Agency (CRSHIA). The scheme is aimed at helping poor and
By Kelvin Ololo Residents and motorists plying the Awi axis of Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State have raised concerns over a decomposing body of an unidentified man lying on the highway for four days, warning that the situation poses a serious environmental and public health risk. The body, suspected to be that
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has presented a proposed budget of ₦987, 808, 089, 235.92bn for the 2027 fiscal year christened: The Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Hope. Presenting the budget before the lawmakers at the Assembly Complex in Calabar, Governor Otu described the proposed estimates as ” a Solemn
The sale of Waterboard land is a long-running scandal in Calabar, and what has been happening at Water Board Quarters, Marian axis over the last 10 years leaves so much to be desired. Geographically and historically, the Cross River State Water Board Limited (CRSWBL) sits on a huge expanse of land along Marian Road. Under
By Sylvia Akpan At Agwagune Primary Health Center, the shortages begin with some of the most basic requirements of healthcare: water, electricity and personnel. Community Health Officer Ogban Elsie Kanu was attending to six patients when she spoke with CrossRiverWatch about the challenges confronting the facility. She said electricity remains unreliable. READ: Cracks After Cash:
By Sylvia Akpan It was already late on Tuesday evening when CrossRiverWatch arrived at Ikang Primary Health Center in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. Before the facility came into view, however, the road seemed to disappear into darkness. The unpaved approach was swallowed by thick vegetation. There was no gatekeeper, no security
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), Cross River State Chapter, has raised an alarm over the growing prevalence of quackery in eye care, particularly in rural and underserved communities in the state. The Association gave the concern during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State Civil Service Commission has announced the commencement of recruitment for eligible medical professionals into the state civil service. The recruitment follows the approval of the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, for the employment of qualified Medical Officers to fill vacant positions within the state