Adamawa State Records Poliovirus Type 2

YOLA — Prof. Abdullahi Isa, Adamawa state Commissioner for Health and Human Services has confirmed the reemergence and detection of Circulating Vaccine Derived Poliovirus type 2 cases in the state. Isa disclosed this during the official flag-off of the first Round Outbreak Response immunization on Saturday in Yola. He described Vaccine Derived Poliovirus type 2 ( VDPV) as a strain of the weakened Poliovirus that was initially included in Oral Polio Vaccine ( OPV) that...

Defence For Simone Biles: You Should Look in the Mirror

A couple of weeks ago, an American conservative activist and radio talk show host, Charlie Kirk, was tongue-lashed on The Young Turks’ YouTube channel for his demeaning remarks at Simone Biles. The 24-year-old superstar gymnast had, in the heat of performance, pulled out from the Tokyo Games last month, to focus on her mental health. It was a decision that did not augur well for America in the opinion of some people. Charlie Kirk who...

Consultants Doctors, Corps Members Replaces Resident Doctors In Hospitals- Ehanire

ABUJA — Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire says Consultants doctors and corps members are to fill the void left behind by the resident doctors who are on strike. Recall that the Resident doctors embarked on a nationwide strike on August 2, citing irregular payment of salaries and hazard allowances. The minister told State House Correspondents on Thursday in Abuja that it is the wrong time for doctors to embark on strike as the country...

Food Poisoning Kills 24 People In A Single Household In Sokoto

SOKOTO — Tragedy has struck Danzanke village of Bargaja ward, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto state following the death of 24 people in a single household as a result of food poisoning. Dr. Ali Inname, Sokoto state Commissioner for Health who confirmed this in a statement said members of the household used fertilizer type known as “Gishirin Lalle in Hausa”, as seasoning in cooking food, instead of common salt. The statement read in part:...

STORIES WITH LESSONS: Expressing Anger the Right Way

“Anyone can become angry- that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way- that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy.”—-Aristotle   Bella and her siblings were seated in the sitting room. They were eager to listen to their mum share a familiar story about Bella’s behaviour as a toddler. It...

Adamawa State Records 13 Suspected Cholera Cases

YOLA — Professor Abdullahi Isa, Adamawa commissioner for health and human services, says no fewer than 13 suspected cholera cases were recorded in the state. Isa confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday while giving updates on the cholera situation in the state, explained that three cases were confirmed to be positive, while 10 were found negative. “On June 30, 2021, a confirmed case of cholera was reported in Gogora...

NDLEA To Partner With NGO In The Fight Against Drug Abuse In Adamawa

YOLA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Adamawa State Command has reiterated its commitment to work with Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) in the fight against drug abuse in the state. Idris Mohammed Bello, Adamawa state Commander of the agency gave the assurance when officials of the Stop Abusing Youth (SAY) foundation, Adamawa state chapter paid him a courtesy call in his office Monday. “Drug abuse is a serious problem and a contributing factor to...

60 Persons Died Of Cholera In Katsina

KATSINA — Katsina state Commissioner for Health, Yakubu Nuhu Danja has said at least 60 persons have died from cholera in the state. Danja also said the state has over 1,400 confirmed cases of cholera, but did not disclose the affected local government areas. He was speaking during the annual general meeting of the state branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Katsina, however, assured that the state government was working to curb the...

STORIES WITH LESSONS: To Thine Own Self Be True

When I was seven years old, Neye and I used to have our hair relaxed by our mum. Neye’s hair was long, dark, and tough; mine was soft, dark-brown, and long; as a result, hers was always the first to be relaxed. On this particular day, mum had to relax our hair in preparation for our school’s upcoming party. Neye carried our hair set and I followed with two big cups of Ozone relaxer in...

Use Young People As Foot Soldiers in Open Defecation Fight- NGO

ABUJA —  YouthWASH Initiative Africa on Friday called on the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to include young persons in its fight to end open defecation practice in the country. The National Coordinator of the organisation, Mr. Nature Obiakor, made this call when the team paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu in Abuja. According to him, the partnership to promote youth participation in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)...

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