Category: Health
Diseases, sicknesses, medicines, discoveries, treatment, remedies, and other health news.
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Fate of 3 Million Cross Riverians Lies in 23 Doctors Despite N27bn Annual Healthcare Budget
By Frank Ulom Calabar, Nigeria – The workforce in the health system of Cross River State is becoming increasingly low following recent data – 23… Read More
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Cross River Govt Signs UNICEF Work Plan 2025-2027
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… Read More
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Oden Ewa Secures Health Insurance for 1500 Cross Riverians
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… Read More
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No Life was Lost in UNICAL Stampede – VC
By Onigah Joseph Calabar, Nigeria – Following the recent stampede that occurred on Tuesday, 25th February 2025, involving students who were scheduled to write the… Read More
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BREAKING: Lassa Fever Claims One Life in Cross River
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa Fever in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) following the death of… Read More
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Tinubu Approves Retirement Age Increase for Doctors and Health Workers to 65 Years
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare professionals in Nigeria, extending it from 60… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Bird Flu as California Farms Combat Outbreaks
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… Read More
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WHO Confirms Ebola-Related Virus Outbreak in Uganda
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… Read More
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Over 500 Receive Medical Sucour From NAS in Cross River
AKPABUYO – The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) on Friday conducted a free medical mission in Ukpong Atai Clan, Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Cross River… Read More
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Bristol Palin Diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, Faces Temporary Facial Paralysis
Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, has revealed that she is suffering from a neurological condition affecting the left side of… Read More
