To improve healthcare services at primary healthcare centres in Cross River State, a Civil Society Organization for Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN), which is committed to preventing, treating, and reducing the impact of malaria, has pushed for the hiring of qualified medical professionals, the provision of necessary medications, and the acquisition of necessary medical equipment.

To protect rural residents' lives, the CSO pleaded with state and federal governments to prioritize the construction of primary healthcare facilities in rural areas around the country.

This charge was made during the State Advocacy Team's (SAT) Tuesday visit to the Woleche community in Yala LGA, Cross River State, by Pastor Effiong Udobong, the ACOMIN State Coordinator.

Udobong said that the Woleche community's self-help efforts in building a community healthcare centre costing millions of naira was commendable and that it is a step in the right direction.

In order to address their residents' medical requirements, the State Coordinator urged other rural areas in the state to build primary healthcare centres in line with Woleche's model.

“As a community, we cannot solely rely on the state and federal government for construction at all times.

“It would be commendable if, as a community, we refrain from solely depending on the state and federal government for construction.

“What you have accomplished should serve as an example for neighbouring communities. Health, as they say, is wealth. Without good health, we amount to nothing. I commend you all for this progress,” Udobong stated.

In response, the CSO was commended for their efforts to revitalize primary healthcare facilities in the state by Mr Iyaji Augustine, the Social Mobilization Officer, who was speaking on behalf of the Head of Local Government Administrator (HOLGA) and Director of Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) Yala LGA.