According to civic organisation, Orodata's report, the facility, which serves the local community, still lacks toilets, beds, drugs, and a proper water supply. 

Ikot Inwang Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Cross River State has remained in a state of disrepair years after it was vandalised during the #EndSARS protest, SaharaReporters has learnt.

According to civic organisation, Orodata's report, the facility, which serves the local community, still lacks toilets, beds, drugs, and a proper water supply. 

Despite limited replacements of chairs and tables, the core healthcare infrastructure has not been restored.

Orodata warned that patients are forced to rely on stream water, while wards remain shut and the roof continues to leak.

“Dear governor of Cross River State Prince Bassey Otu Many PHCs in Cross River lack basic security. Ikot Inwang PHC was looted during #EndSARS—beds, drugs, toilets stolen. Only chairs & tables replaced.

Wards shut, roof leaks, no toilets, stream water only. Security lapses remain a real threat. Act now!”

“We call on the residents of Ikot Inwang to protect their PHC and work together to prevent further vandalism. This facility is vital for your health and community wellbeing.”

SaharaReporters earlier reported how more 35 primary health centres (PHCs) in Cross River State were in deplorable conditions and lacked medical equipment, despite a health budget exceeding N8 billion. 

This was revealed in a recent report by Orodata Science, a civic tech organisation.

The report uncovered widespread structural decay and a lack of essential medical infrastructure. 

Out of the 62 PHCs assessed, 55% had leaking roofs, 47% had broken ceilings, and 53% had damaged doors, making effective healthcare delivery nearly impossible.

In addition to the physical deterioration, the report also highlighted a severe shortage of medical equipment. 

Alarmingly, 44% of PHCs lacked functional hospital beds, 61% had damaged tables, and 84% struggled with broken or missing medical records. 

Basic necessities such as clean water and reliable electricity supply were also absent in many of these facilities, further compounding the healthcare crisis.

Some of the worst-affected primary health centres (PHCs) include Abuekpo-Mpam Lagos Health Post in Ogoja, Primary Health Care Centre Ifiang Nsung in Bakassi, and Efut Esighi Health Care Centre, also in Bakassi.