January 26, 2025

Cross River STG-WASH Proposes Harmonized Data System To Improve WASH Service Delivery

183 Terms of References (ToR) for the sub-committees set up during the inaugural meeting were reviewed. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (STG-WASH) has proposed a harmonised data system to facilitate access and research, a critical impediment to delivering WASH services.  The STG-WASH Chairman, Engr Okon Ita, Permanent […]

January 20, 2025

Cross River: NEWSAN And Self Help Africa Combats Open Defecation In Yala LGA, Inaugurates Local Task Group

114 Speaking after her inauguration as the Yala LTG-WASH Chairman, Dr Augustina Okem said she was grateful to lead the group. By TheInvestigator The Local Task Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LTG-WASH) has been inaugurated to coordinate WASH services in Yala local government area of Cross River State. The body will rekindle the open […]

January 16, 2025

Yala LGA Chairman Calls For Urgent Establishment Of Urban Development Authority To Address WASH, Security And Infrastructure Issues

354 He also lamented the vandalism of local government properties by hoodlums, attributing some of these challenges to the paucity of funds. By TheInvestigator The Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Dr Fred Okem has called on the state government to establish the Yala Urban Development Authority (YUDA) to address critical Water, Sanitation and Hygiene […]

January 15, 2025

CR-SACA Boss Charges Staff To Prioritize Results, Commitment In HIV Intervention Efforts

110 Though primarily focused on prevention programmes, Staff members were encouraged to adopt a client-centred approach, prioritize teamwork, and strive for continuous improvement in their respective roles.  By Nakanda Iyadim The Director General of the Cross River State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (CR-SACA), Dr Charles Iwara, has urged staff members to adopt a […]

December 17, 2024

Neglected Communities Suffer As Kano Govt Prioritizes Frivolous Spending Over Healthcare

245 In its 2023 supplementary and 2024 Appropriation Act, the Kano State government budgeted billions of naira for the purchase of furniture, renovation of the governor’s lodge and upgrading of the Deputy Governor’s official residence. However, across many communities, access to healthcare remains a challenge. From dilapidated infrastructure to a dearth of medical supplies and […]

December 12, 2024

AHOA Announces Town Hall Meeting To Boost Civil Society Engagement In 2025 UN HLPF

218 Participants are required to pre-register online, with details and links available on AHOA’s official communication channels. By TheInvestigator The Afrihealth Optonet Association (AHOA) has unveiled plans for a Town Hall Meeting aimed at enhancing meaningful and evidence-based engagement of civil society organizations (CSOs) and indigenous populations in the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum […]

December 10, 2024

Concerned Citizens Demand Probe Into Controversial Ownership Of Obudu-German Hospital By Cross River Governor

523 Concerned citizens are calling for an investigation into the ownership of the Obudu-German Hospital, which has become a focal point of controversy and conflict of interest involving high-profile figures in Cross River State. Archibong Jeremiah of TheInvestigator has uncovered troubling connections between Dr Betta Edu, the sacked Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, who was the […]

Investigation: How Poor Workmanship And High Material Costs Leave Ekukunela Community Struggling To Survive

434 By Archibong Jeremiah This investigation reports on the dire situation that residents of neglected Ekukunela community in Ikom, central Cross River State find themselves as the only health post serving six villages is collapsing before their very eyes. The construction of a comprehensive health centre for the people started in 2010 but remains uncompleted […]

December 3, 2024

Special Report: How Abandoned Dams Exposed Yobe Communities To Unending Floods

154 Efforts by WikkiTimes to obtain an explanation for the suspension of the ongoing drainage system project in Nguru proved unsuccessful. By Yawale Adamu In August 2024, the bustling town of Nguru in Yobe State was thrown into chaos as relentless rains transformed daily life into a harrowing nightmare. For residents like Dauda Muhammed Aji, a father of 21 […]

November 8, 2024

Nigeria Govt Announces Free Cesarean Sections For Pregnant Women

233 Mr Pate, a professor, said the initiative is an ambitious commitment to reducing maternal and newborn mortality across Nigeria. By Nike Adebowale-Tambe The Nigerian government has announced that cesarean sections will now be provided free of charge to women in need, as part of its efforts to reduce the country’s maternal mortality rate. The […]

October 11, 2024

SPECIAL REPORT: Kidney Disease Ravages Jigawa Communities as Death Toll Rises

278 A surge in kidney disease cases has ravaged several communities in Jigawa State, claiming countless lives and leaving families devastated. In this report, Stallion Times reporter Lukman Abdulmalik visited Mezan community in Kafin Hausa Town Local Government Area where about 13 people have recently died of kidney disease. Jigawa State is facing a worsening […]

October 8, 2024

Cross River State Government Appoints Governing Board For Health Insurance Agency

322 The CRSHIA is tasked with implementing the state’s health insurance policy, aimed at ensuring access to affordable healthcare for residents of Cross River State. By TheInvestigator  The Cross River State Government has announced the appointment of the Governing Board for the Cross River State Health Insurance Agency (CRSHIA), following Law No. 10 of 2016. […]

October 1, 2024

Cross River College Of Nursing Sciences Refutes Extortion Allegations, Allege Students Falsify Fees For Extra Money

379 She warned that further inaccurate reporting could lead to legal action for libel and slander. By TheInvestigator The College of Nursing Sciences, Itigidi, Cross River State, has strongly refuted allegations of extortion made by parents and circulated on social media. The college issued a formal disclaimer, signed by its Provost, Mrs Ruth Ita Ebong, […]

September 9, 2024

Cross River State Government Partners US-Based Organization On Medical Outreach

511 … 25 to 30 experienced professionals, including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and other specialists, would be on the ground for the 16-day outreach. By Kingsley Agim The Cross River state government says it has concluded plans for a United States-based nonprofit organisation, Sharing Hope Medical Mission, to host a training and surgery medical […]

August 25, 2024

Monkeypox Case Confirmed In Cross River State

677 Ayuk said he has directed the Mpox Emergency Operation Center to be activated immediately, with the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Ekpo Ekpo as the Incident Manager. By Kingsley Agim  A monkeypox (Mpox) case has been confirmed in Okoshe community in Obudu local government area of Cross River state, the Ministry […]

August 17, 2024

Cross River State Commissioner For Health Highlights Achievements During First Anniversary Media Chat

505 Addressing members of the press, Dr Ayuk expressed gratitude for the media’s continued support in promoting the health initiatives of Governor Bassey Otu’s administration. By TheInvestigator The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, marked his first anniversary in the office yesterday with a media briefing held at Calabar’s Ministry of […]

August 2, 2024

Stakeholders Discuss Funding Solutions For TB Interventions In USAID-Supported Roundtable

478 The activity was implemented by the Fund TB Cluster, with support from USAID and Palladium. By Christiana Ofem  A crucial stakeholder roundtable discussion on unlocking funding for tuberculosis (TB) interventions was held in Calabar, bringing together key representatives from various sectors to address the persistent challenges in financing TB-related initiatives.  The event, organized by […]

USAID-Supported FundTB Project Seeks Policy Changes For Improved Interventions

372 A unique dimension of the project is that it will also work with the private sector to attract funding for improved TB services. By TheInvestigator  Policy Alert together with four other organisations have commenced the implementation of a project geared towards enhanced and sustainable service delivery through increased domestic investment for Tuberculosis (TB) interventions […]

May 27, 2024

Enough Talk, Where’s The Walk? Ending The Rhetoric On Sickle Cell Bills Implementation BY MARIYA BAGUDO

621 Despite these profound impacts, Nigeria’s response to the sickle cell crisis has been inadequate. Nigeria stands as the global epicenter of sickle cell anaemia, with an alarming annual birth rate of 100,000 to 150,000 affected children. This figure represents 33% of the global total, highlighting a severe health crisis that demands urgent and comprehensive […]

March 12, 2024

“We Can’t Get Help Here”: Abenyo’s Health Centre A Symbol Of Nigeria’s Failing Primary Care

714 Pregnant women forced to travel long distances for medical care, risking complications. By Violet Ikong Abenyo, is one of the communities that make up Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. Though located in the state’s capital, the community suffers from government neglect, which is evident even in its primary healthcare. Like many communities across Nigeria, […]

Trusted Healer Vs. Government Policy: Assiga New Town Fights For Local Deliveries

896 This report highlights the challenges faced by the Patapata Health Post in Assiga New Town, Cross River State after a government directive restricted deliveries at the facility. By Archibong Jeremiah Patapata Health Post in Assiga New Town, Yakurr Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State serves five communities – Lefanghi, Okwalike, Patapata, Ikwekali, […]