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October 16, 2023 Lagos Govt Seals Hospital For Transfusing Patients With Unscreened Blood

Lagos Govt Seals Hospital For Transfusing Patients With Unscreened Blood

Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), has announced the closure of a medical facility due to unlawful and unprofessional medical practices, putting citizens' lives at risk.

This development comes after a concerned citizen's tip-off led to joint efforts between LSBTS and the state Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA).

The facility was sealed for violating blood transfusion service laws, engaging in unethical medical practices, and endangering patients' well-being. According to Osikomaiya, the law stipulates that blood cannot be transfused into a patient in Lagos State unless it has been properly screened, tested, labelled by the state blood transfusion committee, and found negative for transmissible diseases, including HIV I and II, Hepatitis B and C, Syphilis, and other relevant conditions.

To address the situation, the blood donors' and transfusion recipients' information from the facility has been obtained, and efforts are underway to trace patients who received unscreened blood units to assess their clinical health status.

Osikomaiya emphasised that the hospital's management and involved staff will face prosecution by the law. The LSBTS is committed to combatting unethical blood transfusion practices and urges citizens to report violations.

Health workers and stakeholders in the blood transfusion process, including blood banks, donation centres, and logistics firms, are encouraged to adhere to WHO regulations and the state's Blood Transfusion laws to ensure a safe and responsible blood transfusion chain.

Osikomaiya concluded by stating that the LSBTS will intensify its efforts in monitoring all facilities involved in blood transfusion to guarantee the safety of all residents in the state.

October 12, 2023 Zamfara Records 1188 Cholera Cases, 40 Deaths

Zamfara Records 1188 Cholera Cases, 40 Deaths

Since December 2022, Zamfara State has grappled with a growing health crisis. One thousand one hundred eighty-eight cholera cases and 50 diphtheria cases have been reported across all 14 local government areas.

Dr Aishatu Anka, the State's Commissioner for Health, recently shared this concerning update while distributing medical supplies at the Shagari Cholera Treatment Centre in Gusau.

Cholera has notably affected Gusau, Anka, Bakura, and Bukkuyum local government areas. Governor Dauda Lawan has personally visited patients at Anka General Hospital, and Anka herself has been at the Shagari Cholera Treatment Centre to assess the patient's response to treatment.

Sadly, out of the 1188 cholera cases reported, 40 individuals have died. Additionally, 50 cases of diphtheria have emerged, resulting in two fatalities. Authorities are actively investigating the extent of the disease's spread.

Dr Anka commended the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention for establishing a state centre at Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau. She urged communities to prioritise environmental cleanliness and practice effective personal hygiene. Anka also stressed the importance of consuming only clean water, as this measure would significantly help contain the further spread of these diseases.

October 4, 2023 Over 90 Kenyan Schoolgirls Hit By Strange Illness

Over 90 Kenyan Schoolgirls Hit By Strange Illness

Over 90 schoolgirls in a Kenyan institution have fallen ill, experiencing difficulties in walking, leading to their admission to a local hospital.

Health authorities in Kenya are actively investigating this health crisis, which has affected the female students of Eregi Girls High School in the country's western region. Additionally, some of the students have displayed symptoms of knee pain.

Jared Obiero, the regional director of education, stated, "The education department, the county government, and the public health department are committed to ensuring the children receive the necessary treatment."

On Tuesday, a senior official from the Ministry of Education visited the school to address worried parents and assure them that the situation was being managed effectively. He emphasised that regular classes would continue for the remaining students.

The affected students' blood, stool, and urine samples have been sent to laboratories in a neighbouring city, Nairobi, the nation's capital. The results of these tests are anticipated later today, shedding light on the root cause of the health issues.

 

 

October 4, 2023 Reconsidering Face Masks: Diphtheria Emerges In 18 States, Including Lagos And FCT

Reconsidering Face Masks: Diphtheria Emerges In 18 States, Including Lagos And FCT

In response to the alarming spread of diphtheria in 18 states, including Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory, the Federal Government is considering the reintroduction of face masks as a preventive measure to curb the transmission of the disease.

The number of confirmed diphtheria cases has surged to over 8,000, with Kano State emerging as the epicentre, reporting 7,188 cases. The affected states and their respective case counts are as follows: Yobe (775), Katsina (232), Borno (118), Jigawa (23), Bauchi (20), Lagos (8), Kaduna (17), FCT (6), Gombe (5), Osun (3), Sokoto (3), Niger (2). Cross River, Enugu, Imo, Nasarawa, Kebbi, and Zamfara recorded one case.

To contain the spread of the disease, the Federal government has urged the governors of the affected states to use face masks once again. This call was made on Tuesday, October 4, 2023.

READ ALSO: Diphtheria Outbreak Claims 520 Lives In Kano – Director General Reports

During a press conference addressing the escalating cases, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), revealed that a staggering 73.7% of the confirmed cases were among individuals aged one to 14. He elaborated, "Of the 8,406 confirmed cases, 6,202 (73.7%) were aged one to 14 years, with infants comprising less than 1%, one to four years at 14.40%, five to nine years at 32.2%, and 10 to 14 years at 27.1%. Cases among adults above 20 years stood at 15%."

Adetifa emphasised that a significant portion of the confirmed cases had not received vaccination against diphtheria. The NCDC has initiated diphtheria surveillance and implemented essential public health measures in the affected states and the FCT.

Furthermore, through an established laboratory network, the agency conducts preliminary and confirmatory testing at sub-national and national levels. Currently, the NCDC operates 14 laboratories within the Diphtheria Laboratory Network, all equipped to support diphtheria testing. There is also ongoing optimisation of an additional five laboratories at the subnational level.

 

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