By Ikwen Atuaka Activities of an amorphous group of medical doctors that are currently carrying out a medical outreach program including minor and major surgeries in Udigie community, Obudu local government area of Cross River State is causing great concern among some of the residents who have raised alarm. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the group has
By Thankgod Inyang Cross River State Blood Donor Club, BDC joined the rest of the world in marking the World Blood Donor Day celebrated every June 14. World Blood Donor Day is a day set aside to celebrate blood donors all over the world. Cross River state was not left out of this year’s event
By Jonathan Ugbal A former senatorial aspirant in the northern senatorial district under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ray Ugba Morphy says the stigma faced by patients and families of people suffering from infectious diseases needs to stop. Ugba Morphy who describes himself as a mystic is also the Chairman, Editorial Board
By Ekemini Raymond Water is one of the basic amenities of life, and is very essential for the survival of living things on the surface of the earth, both plant animals. This valuable natural resource has numerous uses, both directly or indirectly to man, and his environment, ranging from drinking, bathing, washing and cleaning. Despite
By Archibong Jeremiah The 11 months old baby (name withheld) that was reported by CrossRiverWatch on the 6th of March 2015 to have been a victim of constant physical and emotional abuse by his father, Mr. Alvan Orji for superstitious belief that he is responsible to his father’s dwindling business, has been rescued. Speaking with
In this week’s Episode we serve you a masterpiece from the mullah of contemporary commentary. Our Guest writer – Dr. Chris Opone – is a fellow of the Institute of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. A writer and critique “without border”. President Jonathan’s Re-Election: Imperatives For The Health Sector President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s journey to the apex
PART I: HEALTHFUL-Words This week’s Healthful Words on CrossRiverWatch is a sequel of a previous quote drawn from World Health Report 1995 by the World Health Organization. “I was hungry and you formed a committee to investigate my hunger. I was homeless and you filed a report on my plight. I was sick and you
HEALTHFUL-Words: PART I This week we serve you sour-seasoned, sparsely-spiced words, for your chewing pleasure [to be taken PRN x 1/52]—No palm oil required please! A Short History of Medicine 2000 B.C. – “Here, eat this root.” 1000 B.C. – “That root is heathen, say this prayer.” 1850 A.D. – “That prayer is superstition, drink