The Cross River State Government launches a six day routine immunisation exercise to boost vaccination rate in the state. Speaking at the launch held at Big Qua Health Centre in Calabar Municipality, Dr. Vivian Mesembe, the Director General of the […]
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The Wise Up Calabar initiative, a well-established program, has been offering vital healthcare services to underserved women, children, and men who face financial barriers to accessing medical care during the Calabar Festival. Since its inception, Wise Up calabar has partnered
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In a case that has sparked widespread debate, 43-year-old Nigerian national Olutobi Ogunbawo, convicted of immigration fraud in the United Kingdom, has avoided deportation due to concerns about accessing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in Nigeria. The court’s decision has drawn
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NAFDAC Concern for Bread Safety in Nigeria. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recently clarified its stance on bread safety in Nigeria. The agency dissociated itself from a comment suggesting that Nigerians should avoid
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Health insurance is an essential aspect of financial planning, providing financial protection against unexpected medical expenses. In Nigeria, the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was established in 1999 to provide health insurance coverage to citizens. However, the scheme has undergone
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Cross River Women for Climate Action Project Workshop-Coco-Bassey Esu reactions Healthcare Sector’s Environmental Impact Highlighted by Coco-Bassey Esu At a recent workshop organized by the Cross River Women for Climate Action Project, Mr. Coco-Bassey Esu, the Special Assistant
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Fake Malaria Drugs in Circulation. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the circulation of fake Combiart dispersible tablets (20/120 mg). These counterfeit tablets pose a significant threat to
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Are toilet infections a myth? Many people wrongly assume that symptoms like itching, unusual discharge, or pain during urination are caused by public toilets. In reality, these symptoms often point to urinary tract infections (UTIs), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or
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UNICEF Applauds Gov Otu for Strengthening interventions in Child Health, Nutrition The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended the Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu for his innovative approaches to improving child health and nutrition. Cross River State
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Mpox disease outbreak in Cross River State Two new cases of the Mpox diseases has been confirmed in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State So far Cross Rivers state has recorded seven confirmed cases of Mpox disease. Out of the seven,
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