In this investigation by Sylvia Akpan, workers and patients of Primary Health Centers in Akamkpa and Akpabuyo Local Government Areas of Cross River State, decried the poor state of roads leading to these facilities that play an integral part in increasing patients’ risk of miscarriages, delayed treatment amongst many other sundry issues. This piece gives
By Godwin Otang After the death of a pregnant woman and her baby while in Labor at the General Hospital, Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State, the State Ministry of Health has reassured citizens that the ministry will provide support and health services to the people. In a press release signed by the
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Government has commenced fixing of collapsed Abredang health facility after CrossRiverWatch’s investigation. CrossRiverWatch had in February reported on the pathetic state of the health center in Abredang Community in Biase Local Government Area where child deliveries are done in the collapsed facility. The investigation was supported by the Africa
By Elijah Ugani The Cross River State Government recently flagged off a one month de-warning exercise in the State. The flag off ceremony which held in Odukpani local government area of the State was described as a necessity by the State Deputy Governor Prof. Ivara Esu who led the flag off team. Represented by the
by crossriverwatch admin The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Director, Mr. Michael Harvey, has described Cross River State as a model of transformation in Nigeria. Harvey who made the assessment when he led a team of USAID Mission to Governor Imoke on a courtesy visit in Government House, Calabar, yesterday, disclosed that,
by crossriverwatch admin The health of millions of people in Cross River State is at stake as some members of the Cross River State Task Force (CRSTF) on fake and counterfeit drugs and unwholesome foods have identified more than 50 pharmaceutical shops in Calabar Cross River State as illegal or fake. This declaration is even
by crossriverwatch admin The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Mr. Olumide Akintayo has called on pharmacists to get involved in ensuring that rural dwellers had access to health care services. Akintayo, who spoke at the launch of Reload, a multivitamin, at the just-concluded 32nd National Conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of
by crossriverwatch admin The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Christian Ita has denied that there was any emergency around governor Imoke’s journey to the USA this morning. In a statement, he said “Contrary to reports that the governor was rushed out this morning, we want to make it clear