By Able Winnard The Department of Nursing Services in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) hosted its annual prize-giving award ceremony which is centered on recognizing excellence, dedication, and commitment to service. In the event yesterday, Nurse Rebecca Mendie was honored and celebrated as the best Nurse of 2022, owing to her dedication and
By Ike Uchechukwu, Vanguard Newspaper In a disconcerting turn of events, Professor Ekanem Philip Ephraim, a highly regarded neurologist and consultant at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), has been forcefully taken captive. The distressing incident was confirmed by the Cross River State Police Command on Friday morning. According to Police Public Relations Officer,
By Sylvia Akpan The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has received a 50KW Solar Hybrid System from a delegation from the South-South geopolitical zone of Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The delegation was led by Mrs. Catherine Ajubike who is a board member and a representative of the South-South geopolitical zone of REA. The purpose
By Sylvia Akpan Chief Medical Director/CEO of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme has lauded Nigeria LNG Limited for the successful commissioning of the neurosurgical and stroke center. Prof. Ikpeme also thanked the management of the institution for their commitment and support to ensure the project is actualized. He shared his
By Patrick Obia Bikers of all riding clubs in Cross River have sympathized with victims of the 2022 bikers parade tragedy that left 10 dead and many injured in Calabar, the State capital on December 27th. Six people were initially confirmed dead after a Toyota Camry driven by one Toyin Wahab Salawu with plate number
By Patrick Obia The Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme has expressed optimism the institution will become a world-class health facility in no distant time. Prof. Ikpeme stated this during the facilities tour on Thursday in Calabar, where he said the quest is to see a
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Cross River State council has paid a familiarization courtesy visit to the management of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). The Union while briefing the Chief Medical Director of UCTH, Prof. Ikpeme A. Ikpeme called for a good cordial relationship between the Union and the
By Ogar Monday Listen To The Report Dr. John Egbe, the President of the Association of Resident Doctors, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital branch, has been inducted as a member of the West African College of Surgeons, Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The event was held in Monrovia, Liberia, at the 62nd Annual General Meeting