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Gov. Otu Urges Excellence as Obudu Nursing College Matriculates 696 Students

The Cross River State College of Nursing Sciences (CONS), Obudu, on Friday formally inducted 696 students into its academic programmes during its 2nd Matriculation and Mass Capping Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session. The ceremony, which marked a significant milestone in the institution’s growth, brought together key stakeholders

Cross River Signs MoU to Digitise Healthcare System

As part of efforts to enhance efficiency and transparency in healthcare delivery, Cross River State has formalised plans to digitise its health system through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed on April 16, 2026, at the Ministry of Health headquarters, was presided over by the

Cross River First Lady Records 208 Surgeries in Ugep Free Medical Outreach

Committed to expanding access to quality healthcare services across communities, the wife of the Cross River State Governor, Bishop Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has concluded the 9th edition of her routine free medical outreach in collaboration with Faith Care International, recording a remarkable 208 major and minor surgeries. The outreach, held

Cross River Ratifies 2026 NTD Workplan, Moves Toward Disease Elimination

The Cross River State Government has ratified its 2026 Strategic Workplan for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), marking a decisive transition from disease control to a full-scale elimination agenda in line with global public health targets. The milestone was reached during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on April 15, 2026, at

Gov Otu Assures NMA of Support to Boost State Healthcare

Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare sector, assuring medical professionals of sustained collaboration and support to improve service delivery across the state. Receiving members of the Nigerian Medical Association, Cross River State Chapter, who paid him a courtesy visit

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