Health

CRS Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA of the state), following the death of a 30-year-old male farmer from Unincha community. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, announced the outbreak…

Some patients at the programme. By Anietie Akpan Over 4,796 indigent citizens of Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have benefitted from the recent free medical and surgical outreach programme in the state. The free medical outreach programme was sponsored by the member representing Nsit Ubium State Constituency in Akwa Ibom State…

Gov. Umo Eno commissioning the  complex, assisted by the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki (R) and the CMD, UUTH, Professor Emem Bassey (L) on Friday.  By Anietie Akpan The Patience Umo Eno Antenatal Complex in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, in Uyo, has been inaugurated by…

The 36 motorcycles for TB Supervisors and Assistants across the state’s 18 LGAs. By Kingsley Agim In a decisive move to strengthen tuberculosis (TB) control and expand healthcare access, the Cross River State Ministry of Health has reinforced its commitment to an integrated care model, ensuring that TB and HIV patients receive comprehensive treatment from…

Hundreds queuing for treatment. It was a Valentine’s gift like no other for the people of Nsit Ubium as the lawmaker representing the constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Otobong Effiong Bob, flagged off a three-day free medical and surgical outreach at the Primary Health Centre, Ikot Edibon. Thursday,…