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NAFDAC Moves Against Wholesale Pharmacies Selling To Unauthorised Buyers After THE WHISTLER Report

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August 15, 2021

By Cynthia Egboboh, The Whistler The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is poised to sanction wholesale pharmaceutical stores selling products to unlicenced buyers following a report by THE WHISTLER. THE WHISTLER had published a special report on August 5, exposing the unwholesome practices of some wholesale pharmacies in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

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Cross River State Bringdown Maternal Mortality Ratio Using Solar Suitcases

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August 11, 2021

By Stephanie Ududuwa, Sparkling FM Available data shows that Cross River State records 820 deaths every 100,000 live births and this number may be lower if declarations from the Government about equipping the health facilities to deal with medical emergencies arising from childbirth are fulfilled. Interventions from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) like Pathfinder through Saving Mother

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Lack Of Water, Health Facilities, Bridge: Inside Stories Of Enugu Communities Lacking Government Presence (Part 1)

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July 2, 2021

This is the first part of the reports on some communities in dire need of basic social amenities in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The focus here is Eha-Etiti under Nsukka East Development Centre. Nineteen years ago, Juliana Okoro was in labor and needed to be transported on a motorbike to a healthcare

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Menstrual Hygiene: Foundation Sensitizes Secondary School Students In Calabar

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May 30, 2021

By Patrick Obia In a bid to ensure proper menstrual hygiene practices among teenagers, the Professor Charles Effiong Foundation, on Thursday, took their campaign on teaching young girls on the use of reusable pads to the Government Technical College, Mayne Avenue in Calabar. This was part of the activities marking the 2021 World Menstrual Hygiene

An excited Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River (in blue suit) discusses with his deputy, Professor Ivara Esu (in white) and others shortly after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the State and Zipline, an American drone delivery service company for the procurement of drones to deliver medical essentials to hard to reach areas at the Governors Office in Calabar. Monday May 10, 2021. (Credit: GHP/Dan Williams)

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Cross River Signs MoU With American Delivery Firm To Use Drones For Medical Supplies

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May 12, 2021

By Ushang Ewa Weeks after disclosing its intention to deploy drones for the supply of drugs and medical essentials to hard-to-reach areas (HTRAs), the Cross River State Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with drone delivery company Zipline. The State has over 100 HTRAs whose designation, as the name implies, stems from difficult terrains

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Cross River Launches Campaign To Tackle Teenage Alcohol Consumption

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May 7, 2021

By Nsa Gill, The Nation Newspapers The Cross River State Government earlier this week, launched a campaign to tackle the rising scourge of underage alcohol consumption in the State. The Governor, Benedict Ayade, represented by his Deputy, Professor Ivara Esu launched the project tagged “The Smashed Project,” which is a global campaign against underage drinking,

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Saleh, Jedy-Agba Explain FG’ s Decision To Power Health Centers And Schools With Solar

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May 6, 2021

By Simon Echewofun Sunday, Daily Trust Newspapers The federal government recently announced that it was deploying solar-powered grids to 200 Primary Health Centers (PHCs) and the 104 Unity Schools nationwide. This development is coming when the power supply from the national grid is not enough for the over eight million registered electricity customers of the