By Jonathan Ugbal Two new cases of the SARS – CoV-2 infection have been confirmed in Cross River state by the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC). This brings the total number of cases recorded in the state to 12 within a space of 10 days. The medical authority announced 595 new cases of the
By Jonathan Ugbal Has More Active Cases Than Six States Four more cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Cross River bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 9. The Nigerian Center for Disease Control announced 571 cases for July 12, 2020. The tally as shared on its verified Twitter handle was as follows:
Introduction The further easing of lockdowns occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic has seen streets hitherto empty, now booming with little or no regard for guidelines issued by the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC). Flights have resumed, with more to come on Wednesday. Interstate travels continues, offices and businesses are opening up too. But, some
By Archibong Jeremiah 216 to be shared among the 18 LGAs of Cross River State, 384 by Benue State’s 23 Councils To beef up efforts by Government in curtailing the spread of the novel coronavirus, United Purpose (UP) has donated 500 handwashing facilities to selected Primary Healthcare centers (PHCs) in Cross River and Benue States.
By Archibong Jeremiah NMA suspends strike Outcome of dialogue yet unknown Pictures have emerged of the 17-man team from the Federal Ministry of Health led by the Executive Director of the NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal Shuaib in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The team was given the mandate to engage with Cross River State Government
By Moses Emorinken, Nation Newspaper We’re poised to resolving the issues between NMA and Cross River Government – FG The Federal Government on Monday sent a 17-man delegation to Cross River State to beef up its COVID-19 response strategy and ensure that the disruption of routine medical services is eliminated. The delegation will also be meeting
By Archibong Jeremiah – Managing Editor, Jonathan Ugbal – News Editor, Patrick Obia – Reporter NMA accuse Government of politicization CSOs lament not being carried along Government decries conspiracy in high places The hullabaloos of why five confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cross River State was not confirmed by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control
By Archibong Jeremiah The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Cross River State chapter has withdrawn it’s services across the State. According to the developing report, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Betta Edu has also been declared persona non grata by the union. According to inside source the withdrawal of services and declaring the State Health