Have you ever considered family planning and you feel like you can’t go to the hospital or health centre always and want to do it on your own at home? Well, your one-stop solution is here in Cross River State. You can now empower yourself as a woman, take full control of your reproduction life…
The Cross River State Government (CRSG) has kicked against a claim by an Institution in the state, saying its researchers have discovered cures for various life-threatening ailments. In a public notice signed by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, on Tuesday (21st May), the government warned the public against consuming medical products without…
By Our Reporter During the 25th Anniversary ceremony of Self Help Africa (SHA), formerly United Purpose, held in Abuja, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering essential amenities like clean and portable water to rural dwellers in the state. Represented by the Vice Chairman/CEO…
…we’ve recorded 100% cure in most of the ailments that orthodox medicine could not – Dr Archibong In the era where orthodox medicine can’t seem to find a cure for life-threatening illnesses like haemorrhoids (pile), prostate, diabetes, asthma, kidney stone, cancer, fibroid, epilepsy, bone fracture/dislocation/setting, etc, Arthur Jarvis University (AJU) Institute of Trado-Medical Research now…
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday, 14th May 2024, carried out a free medical outreach in Belegete, a border community with Cameroon in the Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the outreach is part of the army’s non-kinetic effort in communities, NAN also reports that services carried…
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has disclosed that the nation still lagged in reaching its cancer care goal. The call was made by Dr Adamu Umar during a courtesy visit to the ultramodern Asi Ukpo Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calabar on Monday. Adamu and his team of cancer experts who commended the leadership of the Centre…
Scientists claim to have eradicated HIV from infected cells using CRISPR gene-editing technology, which won the Nobel Prize. CRISPR acts like molecular scissors, cutting DNA to remove or deactivate harmful sections. According to Africanews, the goal is to eliminate the virus from the body completely but more research is necessary to ensure safety and effectiveness….
Pharmaceutical giant, AstraZeneca has formally asked the European Medicines Agency to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine authorisation. In an update on the European Medicines Agency’s website Wednesday, the regulator said that the approval for AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria had been withdrawn “at the request of the marketing authorisation holder.” According to Africanews, the vaccine, initially approved in January…
Key points SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate and evolve with important genetic and antigenic evolution of the spike protein. The objective of an update to COVID-19 vaccine antigen composition is to enhance vaccine-induced immune responses to circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants. As the virus is expected to continue to evolve from JN.1, the TAG-CO-VAC advises the use of…
By Mo Isa The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reassured Nigerians of its commitment to ensure every food and drug they consume is safe. In response to a recent article published by the media, the agent shaded more light on Nido, Nestle Cerelac and other baby formulas being alleged…