First Lady’s Free Medical Outreach Expands Healthcare Access in Cross River — Health Commissioner

The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, has lauded the free medical outreach initiative of the wife of the Governor, Bishop (Dr.) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, describing it as a major intervention that is expanding access to healthcare across the state. Speaking at Ugep during the commencement

C'River, Partners Set to Perform 130 Free Hydrocele Surgeries in Ogoja and Obubra

The Cross River State Government, in partnership with Helen Keller International with support from The END Fund, has finalized arrangements to conduct a six-day intensive round of free hydrocele surgeries on 130 patients in Obubra and Ogoja. The initiative is part of a sustained effort to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF)

Cross River Moves Against Tyre-Roasted Meat, Chemical Preservation

The Cross River State Government has stepped up efforts to protect public health, warning against the dangerous use of tyres and toxic chemicals in the processing of animal skin, popularly known as “kpormo.” The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, raised concern over the growing practice among some butchers

Cross River Revives Nursing Regulatory C’ttee After 12 Years, Strengthens Healthcare Oversight

The Cross River State Government has inaugurated the State Committee on Nursing and Midwifery, ending a 12-year period of dormancy and reinforcing its commitment to strengthening healthcare regulation and professional standards. The committee was formally inaugurated on March 31, 2026, by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, during

Ayuk Urges Women to Lead Fight Against Tuberculosis at IWD Celebration

The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, has called on women to take a frontline role in the fight against tuberculosis and other public health challenges, emphasizing early detection and prompt reporting of symptoms. Dr. Ayuk made the call during a pep talk at the 2026