The Cross River State Government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Kingdom (UK) Government, is taking significant steps to enhance nursing education at the College of Nursing, Ogoja. As part of this initiative, the college is set to receive essential equipment and support to strengthen its academic and training programs….
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…
Acting Gov. Rt. Hon. Peter Odey (L) and Juliet Chiluwe, Chief of the UNICEF Enugu Field Office at the signing ceremony. By Anietie Akpan The Cross River State Government has formalized a strategic partnership with UNICEF through a two-year work plan aimed at advancing Health, Nutrition, Education, Child Protection, Social Policy, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene…
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 Kingsley Agim Poised to improve healthcare accessibility, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North Senatorial District, has funded a one-year free health insurance coverage for 500 constituents across the five Local Government Areas of his district. The initiative, #JariCare Health Insurance, is designed to provide unhindered access to quality medical care, ensuring that…
