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December 14, 2023 W.H.O Confirms 25 New Cases Of Covid-19 In Nigeria

W.H.O Confirms 25 New Cases Of Covid-19 In Nigeria

The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) has reported twenty-five fresh coronavirus cases in Benue State.

The W.H.O. surveillance officer for the state, Ogechukwu Chigbo, disclosed this at a one-day Civil Society Organizations and Media Engagement/Orientation meeting on the COVID-19 ramp-up in Makurdi, the state capital.

Chigbo cautioned that COVID-19 is still prevalent in Nigeria and emphasized the need for people to take advantage of the availability of vaccines to protect themselves.

Meanwhile, as of August, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it was monitoring the new EG.5 and BA.2.86 sub-variants of the Omicron variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus reported in 51 countries.

She pointed out that the global organization had decided to integrate COVID-19 vaccination into the routine immunization exercise to further drive coverage in the state.

According to the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), as of the 31st of October, 70 per cent of eligible persons in Nigeria are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while 80 per cent of eligible persons in Nigeria are at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19.

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 11, 2023 Another Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan With A Magnitude Of 6.3

Another Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan With A Magnitude Of 6.3

Afghanistan faced another seismic jolt as a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Herat on Wednesday morning. The World Health Organization's country office in Afghanistan reported this seismic event through its official X handle.

Although the situation was dire, medical experts were swiftly dispatched to assist the injured.

The earthquake rattled parts of the western region, which had previously been affected by the devastating Herat Earthquake. Relief teams immediately emerged, ensuring those injured received the vital medical care to save lives.

In a heartfelt statement, the WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed his condolences to those who lost loved ones in the Herat earthquakes. He pledged the WHO's unwavering commitment to supporting the Afghan people with essential healthcare.

"My heart goes out to the people in Afghanistan who have lost loved ones and been impacted by the multiple earthquakes in Herat. WHO Afghanistan remains dedicated to providing essential healthcare to the Afghan people," he affirmed.

Last weekend, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake devastated at least 13 villages in Herat province's Zindah Jan district, underscoring the pressing need for ongoing support and assistance."

 

August 18, 2023 WHO And US Health Officials Are Investigating A New COVID-19 Variant

WHO And US Health Officials Are Investigating A New COVID-19 Variant

The World Health Organization and US health officials stated on Friday that they are actively monitoring a new variation of Covid-19, BA.2.86, but the potential impact is still unknown.

The WHO designated the new variation as one under surveillance “due to the large number (more than 30) of spike gene mutations it carries,” according to a pandemic advisory issued late Thursday.

The variation has only been found in Israel, Denmark, and the United States so far.

In a message on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, the US Centers for Disease Control stated it is also closely watching the strain.

According to the WHO, there are only four known sequences of the variation.

“The potential impact of the BA.2.86 mutations is currently unknown and is being carefully evaluated,” the WHO added.

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