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Nakanda Iyadim: C’River Moves to Strengthen HIV Response as SACA Unveils 2-Year Strategic Plan

Health sector stakeholders, development agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and implementing partners have reaffirmed their commitment to intensifying the fight against HIV/AIDS in Cross River State. This renewed pledge follows the formal dissemination and review of the state's new HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan (SSP). The commitment was

C'River to Launch Maternal, Child Health Week, HPV Vaccination Exercise June 4

The Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA) has announced plans to commence the first round of the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) alongside the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination exercise across the 18 local government areas of the state. The Director General of the

Lafarge Takes Free Healthcare to Akpabuyo in 2026 World Malaria Day Outreach

The management and staff of Lafarge Africa Plc gathered at the Akwa Ikot Effanga Community in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State for the 2026 Medical Outreach, organized to commemorate World Malaria Day. The annual event aims to improve healthcare delivery within the company’s host communities. The

Health Commissioner Inspects Ongoing Reconstruction at General Hospital Calabar

The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, on Thursday, inspected the ongoing reconstruction of a major soakaway facility at the General Hospital Calabar, as part of efforts to improve sanitation and service delivery in public health institutions. The inspection was carried out alongside the Medical Superintendent

Hope Rises for Injured UNICROSS Students as Gov Otu Takes Over Treatment

Hope is rising for students of the University of Cross River State injured in a recent auto crash, following the decision of Governor Bassey Otu to take over the full cost of their medical treatment. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, made the disclosure, Wednesday, during a visit

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