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Cross Rivers State Ministry of health

The Cross River State Ministry of Health is a government ministry of Nigeria with the task of formulating and implementing policies designed to strengthen the state's health system, thereby ensuring the delivery of effective, efficient, and equitable healthcare services to all residents across the state.[1][2][3] The ministry is located at Michael Ani Secretariat Diamond Road Pmb 1049 Calabar, Cross River.[4][5]

Leadership

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The commissioner is the person in charge of driving the affairs and activities of the ministry. The current commissioner is Dr Henry Ayuk.[6] The Permanent Secretary is also involved in supporting the Health Commissioner by offering technical and administrative guidance. They ensure operational continuity, implement policies, and manage the ministry's daily activities.[7][8]

Organisational structures / directorate

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  • Administration
  • Finance & Account
  • Planning, Research & Statistics
  • Pharmaceutical Services
  • Medical Services
  • Public Health Services
  • Nursing Service

Parastatals

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  • Cross River State Health Insurance Agency (CRSHIA)[9]
  • Cross River State Hospital management Board[10]
  • Cross River State college of nursing science and Midwifery[11] primary Health Care Development Agency[12]

References

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  1. ↑ Ogunseyin, Oluyemi (2025-10-22). "Cross River intensifies maternal health reforms with launch of MAMII taskforce". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  2. ↑ "Cross River unveils plans to tackle maternal, neonatal mortality". The Punch. 2025-10-09. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  3. ↑ "Cross River State". www.crossriverstate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  4. ↑ "Cross River State Ministry Of Health - Calabar". Infoisinfo. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  5. ↑ and Admin (2025-11-21). "Cross River Hosts First-Ever National Council on Health as Gov Otu Reaffirms Commitment to UHC". Cross River State News. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  6. ↑ Asare, Asare (2024-03-20). "Health Commissioner Ayuk laments unauthorised mortuaries, medical centres in Cross River". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  7. ↑ Bako, Ado (2025-11-20). "VOTE OF THANKS BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE, DAJU KACHOLLOM S.,mni AT THE 66TH NATIONAL COUNCIL ON HEALTH(NCH), CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE". Federal Ministry of Health and Social welfare. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  8. ↑ Ogunseyin, Oluyemi (2025-10-22). "Cross River intensifies maternal health reforms with launch of MAMII taskforce". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  9. ↑ "State Health Insurance Agency – NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE AUTHORITY". Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  10. ↑ Admin. "Cross River State Hospitals Management Board – CrossRiverWatch". Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  11. ↑ "Cross River State College of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences: Nursing College". conmsit.edu.ng. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  12. ↑ Admin. "Cross River State Hospitals Management Board – CrossRiverWatch". Retrieved 2025-11-29.
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