Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has promised to offset the medical bills of victims of the Calabar gas explosion.
Residents of the Bayside community in Calabar South area had helped to evacuate the victims to a nearby health facility when the incident happened. “I want to really appreciate God Almighty for keeping the victims alive. I am happy that they are fast recovering. But what we are appealing for is to ensure that adequate care is given to them so that they can fully recover as soon as possible.
Otu used the opportunity to reiterate the readiness of his administration to partner with relevant healthcare providers to achieve the United Nations Universal Health Coverage in the State.
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