By Elijah Ugani An Ultra-Modern Vesico Vaginal Fistula, VVF, facility has been commissioned at the premises of the General Hospital, Calabar by the Deputy Governor of Cross River, Prof. Ivara Esu. Speaking shortly after the commissioning, Professor Esu disclosed that the development is in consonance with the vision of the Governor, Senator Ben Ayade which
By Elijah Ugani The Cross River State Government recently flagged off a one month de-warning exercise in the State. The flag off ceremony which held in Odukpani local government area of the State was described as a necessity by the State Deputy Governor Prof. Ivara Esu who led the flag off team. Represented by the
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Cross River State government has reiterated that one of the key goals of the health sector in the State led by the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong is to see that maternal mortality and morbidity is reduced to the barest minimum through increasing skilled birth attendants. According to the health
By CrossRiverWatch admin Officials from the Clinton Health Access initiative have conducted a mid-year evaluation on the uptake of newly introduced pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in the state. The one month exercise is an independent state wide evaluation carried out by partners. While briefing the Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development
By Ubong Edet The Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar, Nigeria her 13th Induction/Oath Taking into the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria recently at the institution’s Conference Center. A total of 63 fresh graduates from the department were inducted with 59 from the University of Calabar, UNICAL and 4 from the University
By CrossRiverWatch admin BEING A TEXT OF HER ADMONITION TO MARK THE 2016 INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT. 19th June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 19th June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the
By Elijah Ugani The Cross River State Ministry of Health has presented the strategic health plan for 2016 – 2020 to stakeholders and partners in the health sector to provide leadership and direction, and to secure collaboration and buy-in towards ensuring the health system deliver quality services that are safe and responsive to Cross Riverians.
By Jonathan Ugbal Policemen Thursday morning in Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State met stiff resistance from indigenes of Ohong village while trying to arrest a team of alleged fake medical personnel discharging medical services to the community. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the alleged fake doctors have been operating in a Primary Healthcare