By Elijah Ugani The premises of the School of Nursing Calabar, Cross River State was filled to capacity as friends, families and well wishers turned out in their numbers to felicitate with their loved ones as 115 Nurses were inducted into the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM). Performing the induction/oath taking ceremony,
By Elijah Ugani The Govenor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade has said that Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS) has impacted greatly in the life of Cross Riverians. The Cross River Governor made the assertion at an event to mark the end of project dissemination in Cross River. Represented by his Deputy, Prof.
By Jonathan Ugbal and Elijah Ugani The Primary Health Center in Bedia village of Obudu local government area was re-commissioned on Saturday by the state government following its renovation by the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA). The facility, constructed in the mid 90’s by the Bedia community became moribund following years
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Cross River State governor has employed 18 medical doctors that will man the 18 local governments of the state, to improve on the quality of primary health care delivery across the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong, while reacting to the development said, “Primary health care is the
By Grace Orok The Cross River State Government has launched a campaign to end violence against children reiterating its commitment towards upholding the dictates of the Child Rights Law 2003. The State Governor Senator Ben Ayade while delivering a keynote address on the occasion, acknowledged the fact that violence against children, if not curbed, has
By CrossRiverWatch admin Adadama Ghedina Women Association, an umbrella body of the Women of Adadama in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, have said that they are committed to supporting the administration of Governor Ben Ayade, for the development strides he has recorded since he assumed office. The women gave the commitment yesterday
By Our Correspondent The Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency bill would soon be passed by the Cross River State House of Assembly. Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. John Gaul Lebo hinted recently when he received a delegation of the National Association of Community Health Practitioners in his office. Lebo
By Jonathan Ugbal, Oto-Bong Clement Cross Riverians, Tuesday joined the world in celebrating the Blood Donors Day with a call for increase in voluntary blood donation in order to ensure there is adequate blood in circulation in case of eventualities. A rally, organized by players in the sector, haematology department of UCTH, the Calabar Center