Read full text of press release by Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD the Cross River State commissioner for health.
“Re:Death of a pregnant woman in labour at the General Hospital Obanliku
The Government of Cross River State regrets the unfortunate demise of a pregnant woman in labour at the General Hospital Obanliku on Tuesday 17th October 2023.
This afternoon,I have called His Royal Majesty Amos Item the Paramount Ruler of Obanliku LGA to convey the condolences of His Excellency,Senator (prince) Bassey Edet Otu the Governor of Cross River State to the entire people of Obanliku LGA over this tragedy.
I assured His Royal Majesty that the Government of Cross River State will continue to provide and Support services at the General Hospital and ensure that this situation never occur again.
I have also directed the deployment of a medical officer and other medical personnel to immediately report at the General Hospital to support medical services while investigation are on going to determine the cause of this unfortunate incident.
This is to assure all Crossrivarrians that His Excellency, Senator (prince) Bassey Edet Otu will ensure that his Mantra of “People’s First” through the Health care sector is fulfilled as promised.”
Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk PhD
Cross River State commissioner for health.
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