By Glory Odey The Cross River State Government has announced its first confirmed case of Monkeypox (Mpox) in Okoshe village, located in Obudu Local Government Area. The diagnosis was verified by the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja on Saturday, August 24th, 2024. The Commissioner for Health Egbe Ayuk, stated that the patient, a woman from
By Godwin Ajom Resident Doctors at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) are protesting the unconditional and immediate release of kidnapped colleague Dr. Ganiyat Popoola who was kidnapped eight months ago from National Eye Center Kaduna State. The Doctors told CrossRiverWatch that Dr. Popoola was kidnapped alongside her husband and Niece. Her husband was
By Godwin Ajom The Cross River State Health Insurance Agency has disclosed that the agency has insurance cover for Tuberculosis (TB) patients and survivors in the State as part of its efforts to combat the disease. TB currently is running an estimated 4 deaths daily and 1,460 deaths annually. Health experts say it might be
The world we live in is full of many health challenges and complications. Therefore, it is important to monitor and take care of our health to lower risks of some life- threatening diseases such as cancer. Cancer is considered one of the fastest killer diseases in the world. It is a disease caused by the
By Marvellous Nkanu The Ministry of Health Cross River State, has organized a send forth ceremony to honour it two retired permanent Secretaries – Dr. Pauline Obute and Dr. Iwara Iwara, who retired after 35 years of meritorious service. The state Commissioner for Health Dr. Henry Ayuk described the retired duo as hardworking, and said
By Anita Otu The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu has frowned at the low rate of breastfeeding in the state. She disclosed this during the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week held in Calabar, Cross River State, which also marked the commencement of the implementation of six months paid maternity
By Godwin Ajom Experts in Cross River State have expressed concern over the inadequate funding for Tuberculosis (TB), pyloric ulcer, and leprosy, despite a budget allocation of N32 million, which remained unreleased as of July 2024. The state’s overall health budget for 2024 stands at N8.17 billion, comprising only 11.11% of the total annual budget
By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly, has called for the immediate removal of refuse dumps in Ikom Local Government Area, metropolis. The call was made during a plenary held at the Assembly complex in Calabar, where the member representing Ikom 1 State Constituency and Minority Leader, Hon.