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CR Has Neglected Tropical Diseases

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A scientific survey carried out by the Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Unit of the Cross River State Ministry of Health says fifteen of CR’s 18 local government areas have endemic cases of Onchocerciasis, known commonly as river blindness . Those identified and listed include, Yakurr, Boki, Ikom, Etung, Obudu, Bekwarra, Yala, Ogoja, Obubra, Bakassi, Akamkpa,…

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EDITORIAL: Kaakaki, CR PDP And All Of Us !

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“Kaakaki” is a Hausa word for trumpet. On Raymond Dokpesi’s African Independent Television, AIT, Kaakaki is a six segment news and current affairs programme, transmitted from 6-9am on week days. The programme is very popular among the politically conscious, the general interest minded and even those whose news and views preferences cannot be identified. High…

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What You Need To Know About Lymphatic Filariasis

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What is lymphatic filariasis? Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms. The adult worms only live in the human lymph system. The lymph system maintains the body’s fluid balance and fights infections. Lymphatic filariasis affects over 120 million people in 73 countries throughout the tropics and sub-tropics of Asia, Africa, the…

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Commissioner Orders Free Distribution Of Oil Palm Seedlings To Farmers

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James Aniyom, Cross River State Commissioner for Agriculture has ordered the free distribution of oil palm seedlings to the people of the state as a way of boosting the Agric economy of the state and economic wellbeing of the farmers. Aniyom gave the directive during the Ministerial Management meeting held at the Ministry’s Conference Room…

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ATTENTION PLEASE !!!

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Following the CROSSRIVERWATCH.COM (Online) publication of November 12, 2014 with the headline: “ Ugbo Postpones Declaration,” with the last paragraph of the story stating; “CrossRiverWatch also gathered that one of the aspirants for the governorship seat and former Special Adviser to governor Imoke on Investment Promotion who was screened out by the party caucuses, Mr….

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Ugbo Arrives Calabar Today, Opens Campaign Office

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Cross River governorship hopeful, Fidelis Ugbo will arrive Calabar, the CRS capital today and immediately open his campaign office, kick starting his political activities as the 2015 gubernatorial polls draw near. The Ugbo campaign office, located at 22 IBB Way, Calabar will be a beehive of activities as friends, political associates as well as supporters…

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