ANOUNCEMENT By CrossRiverWatch Admin This is to announce the demise of late Deaconess Usua Beatrice, who passed away on the 11th of March, 2018 (age 56). Burial Arrangement: 2nd August: Opening of Mourning House & Service of Songs at her residence; Senior Staff Quarters, Nigerian Prison Barracks Calabar. 3rd August: Body leaves UCTH for Lying-in-State
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has said it is organising a free medical outreach today, August 1, 2018 for residents with Hepatitis B and C. The outreach will hold at the UCTH health outpost in Odukpani and is in collaboration with the Society for Gastroentology and Hepatology in Nigeria and the Cross
By Jonathan Ugbal A family of eight have died from suspected inhalation of generator fumes in Ikom local government area of central Cross River State. The octet are said to comprise of the father, mother and six children. A source said the parents went to get relief materials and NGN25,000 cash each on Thursday last
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has said his award as the best performing governor on health in the south south region of the country is a victory well deserved. The award which is an official recognition from the World Bank, federal government and ThisDay Newspapers was presented to
By Our Reporter Obudu College of Health Technology a Private Institution in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State and affiliate of Metropolitan College of Health Technology in Mararaban Rido in Kaduna State has sponsored 14 students studying community Health to Kaduna for practical experience. The Practical Coordinator Mr. Andoya Sylvester Adalikwu who led
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Cross River State government says it will commission a panel of inquiry into the crisis rocking the Erei communities of Biase local government area which has claimed about three lives so far. The deputy governor, Professor Ivara Esu stated this during an assessment visit to the communities where
By Ushang Ewa The Cross River State government says it is targeting about one million seven hundred and fifty million residents in the ongoing 2018 first round of the maternal newborn and child health week. The week will feature free immunisation as well as the provision of vitamin A supplement, deworming of children, use of
By Margaret John; House of Assembly Correspondent It was indeed a moment of tears in the Cross River State House of Assembly as the remains of the late Hon. Steven Akomaye Ukpupken, member who represented Obudu State constituency made its last visit to the Assembly as it held a valedictory session in his honor. The