Cross River Boosts Healthcare System With Recruitment Of 208 New Medical Professionals

Cross River Boosts Healthcare System With Recruitment Of 208 New Medical Professionals

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has approved the recruitment of 31 additional medical doctors, 22 pharmacists, and 153 nurses to strengthen the state’s healthcare system……. CONTINUE READING

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, announced this decision in Calabar on Wednesday. He highlighted that the move reflects the government’s commitment to improving health services for Cross River residents.

Dr. Ayuk noted that the increased demand for services at state-owned health facilities demonstrates public confidence in the administration’s revitalized healthcare approach.

The recruitment aims to address a significant manpower deficit, filling the current gaps in clinical and operational roles across public health facilities. Previously, the number of doctors had fallen to 20, while the state had 938 nurses.

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