CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE— The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has actually taken a substantial step toward improving healthcare results in the South-South area with the commissioning of specialised vehicles donated by the PRIMS Task.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, officially received the automobiles on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the institution’s primary school.
The donation, which follows UNICAL’s success in a competitive grant procedure moneyed by the Costs & Melinda Gates Foundation, belongs to a broader effort to digitise and improve the tracking of maternal and child health throughout Cross River State.
The PRIMS job (Pregnancy Risk Details and Tracking System) is designed to track pregnancies in real-time, determining important risk aspects to guarantee more secure deliveries and minimize neonatal mortality.
The University of Calabar was chosen for the execution of this grant after a rigorous assessment of research study capabilities throughout numerous Nigerian tertiary institutions.
During the commissioning event, Prof. Offiong noted that the acquisition of these automobiles enhances UNICAL’s position as a premier centre for medical research in West Africa.
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He stressed that the university’s role extends beyond the class into providing useful, life-saving solutions for the host community.
The project is anticipated to supply an important safety net for countless ladies in Cross River State. By deploying these lorries, the university can now bridge the logistics space that typically prevents rural residents from accessing specialised obstetric care during emergency situations.
The Vice-Chancellor commended the project group for their academic quality, keeping in mind that the successful procurement of the grant is a testimony to the high quality of research study proposals stemming from the university’s College of Medical Sciences.