CALABAR – In a heart-wrenching appeal, the family of Emmanuel James Nkanu, a 20-year-old man who hails from Yakur Local Government Area of Cross River State, is calling on the government, corporate organisations, and well-meaning individuals to come to their aid and assist them in raising the funds needed for a life-saving heart transplant surgery…
By Frank Ulom Calabar, Nigeria – The workforce in the health system of Cross River State is becoming increasingly low following recent data – 23 doctors and 79 nurses and midwives. Accordingly, the population of the state is over 3 million, with the state capital, Calabar, having the most. Imagine only 23 doctors and 79…
By Ukongikwen Adie-Nzuanke Calabar, Nigeria – In a joint commitment towards the realisation of the 2025-2027 Work Plan for the rights of children and women in Cross River State, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Enugu Chief of Field Office, Juliet Chiluwe, led an advocacy team to Calabar, on 12th March 2025, on a working…
By Kelvin Obambon Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Health Insurance Agency (CRSHIA) has called on financially capable individuals to emulate Hon. Oden Ewa’s generosity by procuring health insurance for the poor and vulnerable members of the society. Director General of CRSHIA, Dr Godwin Iyala, made the call in Calabar last Wednesday during the…
By Onigah Joseph Calabar, Nigeria – Following the recent stampede that occurred on Tuesday, 25th February 2025, involving students who were scheduled to write the examination in the Department of Chemistry, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi has confirmed that contrary to the information in circulation by some news…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) following the death of a 30-year-old male farmer from the Unincha community. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, announced the outbreak in a public statement dated February 24, 2025, revealing that…
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare professionals in Nigeria, extending it from 60 to 65 years. This development was disclosed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Mannir Bature, in a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos. According…
The rise of bird flu across farms in California has raised questions about the virus and and its potential threat to humans. While the threat to humans is currently small, here is what you need to know about the state of bird flu. On Dec. 18, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the H5N1…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease in Uganda. The Sudan Virus disease is part of the Ebola virus family. In a statement in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday the WHO said health authorities in Kampala confirmed that one patient had died – a nurse who had sought treatment at…
AKPABUYO – The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) on Friday conducted a free medical mission in Ukpong Atai Clan, Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Cross River State, as part of its quarterly humanitarian outreach. Dr Joseph Oteri, President of NAS, stated that the association regularly organises such medical missions to support underserved communities. “We’re here because…
