By Mercy Ibor The Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health and partners, will commence the implementation of the integrated measles vaccination campaign from the 5th through 13 October 2024. Measles is a life-threatening disease caused by the measles virus that can spread from one
By Ogar Monday Amidst growing concerns that reducing restrictions earlier put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 has led to a jump in the occurrence of transmittable diseases, the Cross River Government has revealed that it aims to vaccinate 700 thousand children from the age of five and below across the State in
By Ogar Monday Cross River State health authorities have confirmed the detection of 35 measles cases at the Ogoja Refugee Camp in Adagom. It further assured that the State has set in motion plans to vaccinate at least 700,000 children against the virus across the State. Dr. Janet Ekpenyong, Director-General of the State Primary Healthcare
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Special Adviser to governor Ayade on Community and Primary Health, Dr. Betta Edu recently flagged off the Measles immunization campaign for Calabar South Local Government Area at the Methodist Church Primary School ground in Atamunu. Speaking at the occasion, she said the exercise which will last for five days, ending February
by crossriverwatch admin The Director, Primary Health and Disease Control, Ministry of Health, Cross River State, Dr. John Odok has lauded members of International Association of Lions Club, Cross River District 5 and 6 for their sensitization and for galvanizing support in the Southern states for the measles vaccination program for children under 5 years.