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With the event of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cross River State, under the guided leadership of Sen Ben Ayade, a renowned professor of microbiology and state governor, continued to stand out in prevention of the dreaded disease. During the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine deployment, the governor put all modalities in place to ensure transparent logistics to get vaccines to the people of Cross River, making Cross River the top of the rankings in Nigeria with a coverage of 117% of the target population in Nigeria.
With the sequencing of the Delta variant in Cross River State, the Cross River State COVID-19 Response Task Force led by Dr Betta Edu and closely supported by Dr Janet Ekpeyong worked to ensure that COVID-19 vaccine doses are available for all crosses. Riverians in all primary, secondary and even tertiary health facilities across the state.
The team recorded another first when the Catholic priest converged in the local government area of ​​Bekwarra! A new such step in Nigeria that involved bringing together the leaders of the Catholic Church in the state to get vaccinated and also talk to their congregation to get vaccinated in the interest of general public safety.
Health Commissioner Dr Betta Edu who commended the outstanding leadership of the Catholic Church in the state for its continued support for the delivery of healthcare in the state. She said their action has shown strong leadership in dispelling all myths and false news around COVID-19 vaccines. At least the Christian body can know that vaccines are not harmful but will only protect individuals against the COVID19 pandemic “the virus continues to mutate from Beta to Delta to Mu etc. we need to get 80% ~ 90% vaccinated quickly to achieve the herd immunity and stop the spread of disease. Anyone who has recently died of COVID-19 is unvaccinated, and anyone who has had very severe symptoms is not vaccinated. So why should we wait to die or become seriously ill when vaccines are available? “said Dr Betta
Dr Janet Ekpeyong, DG CRSPHCDA, said in her remarks that the state government has made vaccines available in all primary health centers, some fixed posts, secondary establishments and tertiary establishments, she assured the priest that teams will be sent to mission hospitals to vaccinate people there. The CEO went further by explaining that taking the vaccine helps the individual develop immunity that will fight the disease if exposed to it, thus avoiding complications and death.
The bishop in charge as well as the SA to the governor for religious matters, Father Bob Ettah, thanked the health sector for the excellent work they have done in encouraging them to always associate with the Church. Catholic in time to disseminate health information to the grass. root! They promised to work with the state to become more involved in the health sector.
The highlight of the event was the vaccination of Reverend Fathers and Reverend Sisters by Honorable Health Commissioner Dr Betta Edu and DG Primary Health Care Dr Janet Ekpeyong in Bekwarra
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