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Cross River Communities Push For Local Solutions To End Open Defecation

Participants at the workshop collectively underscored the urgent need for increased investment…

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WASH Media Network Flags Water Crisis In Urban School, Distributes Sanitary Pads To Mark World Water Day

The session highlighted the urgent need for sustained maintenance of public water…

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WASH Media Network Hosts Two-Day Radio Town Hall On Water And Gender To Mark World Water Day 2026

WASH Media Network Hosts Two-Day Radio Town Hall On Water And Gender…

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NEWSAN Commits To Homegrown Financing, Stronger Accountability As It Opens Strategic WASH Advocacy Workshop

As deliberations continue, the workshop signals a shift in tone within Nigeria’s…

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World Condom Day: SACA Intensifies HIV Prevention Campaign In Cross River

Stakeholders reiterated the need for continued advocacy, expanded access to preventive commodities,…

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Groundbreaking Initiative Offers Affordable Loans For Household Toilets To Low-Income Families

The pilot initiative will focus on the Yala, Obubra, and Odukpani Local…

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How Kano’s Street ‘Doctors’ Endanger Lives Through Repackaged Drug

Labels are replaced with nicknames such as “pain killer,” “sleeping drug,” and…

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Cross River To Commence Measles-Rubella And HPV Vaccination Campaign February 4

Parents and caregivers have been assured that all vaccines are free, safe,…

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Over 181,000 Condoms Distributed as Cross River Concludes “Wise Up” Campaign

The 2025 edition of the campaign was implemented under the theme “Your…

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Obubra Council, Traditional Leaders Sign Off On New WASH Data, Paving Way For Interventions

The data analysis and presentation were led by two consultants, Mr Benjamin…

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RUWATSSA Commissions Borehole In Mbat To Address Water Access And Sanitation Challenges

Speaking after the commissioning and handing over of the borehole facility, the…

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RUWATSSA Holds Sensitisation Workshop For Food Handlers, Vendors In Calabar

“You can cook small quantities and keep it hygienic,” she advised, urging…

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Prayer, Old Notes, And Hope: What PHC Staff Rely On When Training Fails In Cross River State

Nurses on the frontlines in rural Cross River State are battling not…

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Anti-GBV Stakeholders Urge Cross River Government To Demonstrate Stronger Political Will In Tackling Gender-Based Violence

Stakeholders evaluated harmful cultural and religious practices that continue to fuel gender…

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World AIDS Day: CR-SACA Engages Muslim Community On HIV Prevention

The DG demonstrated correct condom usage and distributed them free of charge,…

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INVESTIGATION: The Cost Of Complacency In Cross River State Primary Healthcare

This report by Archibong Jeremiah examines the findings of the MyPHC Report…

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Inside The Quiet Revolution: How Orodata Science Is Re-Shaping The Future Of Nigerian Journalism BY ARCHIBONG JEREMIAH

Through this programme, Orodata Science helped strengthen media houses, raise a new…

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N95 Million WASH Systems For Health Programme Kicks Off In Obubra

Reiterating Dr Hippolatus' call for prosecution of vandals of WASH infrastructure, the…

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CR-SACA DG Issues Urgent Warning To Young People Against New HIV Infections

"The Governor is deeply concerned about the welfare and well-being of our…

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Nigerian Resident Doctors Declare Indefinite Nationwide Strike From November 1

NARD President, Dr Muhammad Suleiman, disclosed on Saturday that the decision was…

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FEMinWASH, SUBEB Mark Global Handwashing Day With Schools In Calabar

Global Handwashing Day, celebrated annually on October 15, raises awareness about handwashing…

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Cross River First Lady Commissions Borehole In Calabar South

The project, themed “Constant Water Supply for All,” was facilitated by Hon…

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FEMinWASH Launches Cross River Chapter To Drive Gender Equality In WASH Sector

As part of the inauguration, a two-day gender awareness training was held…

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Cross River’s HIV/AIDS Fight Gets Boost With Modernised Office After 30 Years

In his welcome address, SACA Director General, Dr Charles Iwara, expressed delight…

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Akwa Ibom Police Uncover Illegal Clinic After Woman Dies During Abortion Procedure

Police spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Timfon John, said on Thursday…

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Cross River State Charts New Path For Water And Sanitation With Updated WASH Policy

According to the communique issued at the end of the workshop, participants…

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BREAKING: Cross River Governor Approves ₦95m For WASH Intervention In Obubra

Both officials who spoke to journalists separately in Calabar expressed gratitude to…

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