By CrossRiverWatch admin The Cross River State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Department of Haematology, University of Calabar has concluded plans to mark World Blood Donor Day coming up June 14, in the State. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong recently in an interview with CrossRiverWatch. She
By CrossRiverWatch admin Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu who was a counsellor for “The Tell Your Story Mind Rubbing Session”, a program on HIT FM, Calabar has been lauded for her commitment to duty. The program was initiated by HIT FM to bring together listeners, victims of
By Ogar Monday The Cross River State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong has adviced citizens of the State to embrace healthy lifestyles that will in the long run, protect their lives. The Commissioner who spoke with CrossRiverWatch on the marking of the World No Tobacco Day, said it was necessary that citizens of the
By CrossRiverWatch admin STRENGTHENING PHC SYSTEM * Establishment of CRSPHCDA * Appointment of 1st Director General of Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency – Dr. Betta Edu and Board Members. *Gazetted the CRSPHCDA law No 2 of 2011. * Developed the first Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the Primary Health Care in the
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Cross River Government has promised to offer free surgery to more than 80 patients suffering from Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) as the World marks the VVF Day on May 23rd. Dr. Inyang Asibong, the state Commissioner for Health, disclosed this on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria
By Our Correspondent As part of its outreach activities, beginning Saturday May 21, 2016, Mediatrix Development Foundation, a non governmental initiative of the Wife of the Cross River State Governor, Dr. Linda Ayade, will be offering specialized health services to residents of Ikom and Yakurr local government areas in Cross River State. Mediatrix Foundation is
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Cross River State government has debunked reports in some sections of the media that there is an impending outbreak of Diarrhoea disease in the State Capital Calabar, due to piles of rubbish littering the streets. The news which has been lingering in the press since early in the week has created
By Our Correspondent An award for distinguished professional contribution to public service and Fellowship has been extended to the Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu, by the Institute of Corporate Administration. The award was given to the young and energetic DG on 13th May, 2016 in Calabar during