By Ushang Ewa The need to ensure that children of school age to enjoy the right to quality education is key to securing the future says the Director General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Betta Edu. “We need to keep our children in school because our future as a
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The World Health Organization (WHO) today issued a new series of recommendations to improve quality of antenatal care in order to reduce the risk of stillbirths and pregnancy complications and give women a positive pregnancy experience. According to report from WHO Headquarters Geneva, last year an estimated 303, 000 women died from
By Elijah Ugani Excellent Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) in partnership with the United Nation Population Funds (UNPF) has flagged off a campaign tagged “Wise Up Cross River State”. The campaign according to ECEWS Director of Programs, Mr. Asuquo Etuk while briefing journalists in Calabar said, “The campaign is an initiative developed to respond to the
By Elijah Ugani Father of the Cross River State Commissioner for Health Dr. Inyang Asibong has been finally laid to rest over a month after his death. The four days activity packed funeral rites for Chief Eyo Otu Eyo, 90 years, commenced on Monday 1st October to 4th November 2016. Events included the tradition opening
By Archibong Jeremiah Plans have been concluded for the 6th Edition of Nutritious Food Fair (NFF) holding in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. According to the organizers, the event is packaged to stimulate robust engagement around nutrition and food security with the theme, “Multi-Sectoral Partnership To Promote More Nutritious Crops and Foods – You
By Jonathan Ugbal Cross River health commissioner, Dr. Inyang Asibong is set to bury her late dad on Friday, November 4, 2016 family sources say. The late Pa Eyo Otu Eyo died mid August at 90 years of age and burial arrangements have been concluded. A service of songs is to be held in his
By Elijah Ugani The wife of the Cross River State Governor Dr. Linda Ayade has stated that early detection of cancer is very important in its elimination. The First Lady who was represented by the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong made the assertion during the commemoration of the 2016 world cancer day held in
By Ojeka Odey The Yakurr Local Government Council WASH Department in collaboration with UNICEF joined the rest of the world to commemorate the “Global Hand Washing Day 2016 in Ugep with the theme, “Make Hand Washing a Habit”. As part of activities marking the day, the Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) Yakurr unit trained