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Monkeypox: Nigeria Records Six Cases, One Death In May
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has disclosed that the country recorded six cases of Monkeypox and one death last month.
The centre said Nigeria’s risk of exposure to the Monkeypox virus was high based on the recent risk assessment it conducted.
The NCDC in its latest epidemiological summary on Monkeypox which was published on Sunday evening, noted that since January 2022, Nigeria had continued to report sporadic cases of the disease.
Monkeypox is an uncommon disease caused by infection with the Monkeypox virus, which belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus in the Poxviridae family.
According to the World Health Organisation, the disease is only seen in West and Central African countries, but has been reported in other countries of the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy.
NCDC said as of 29th May 2022, a total of 21 confirmed cases with one death have been reported from nine states and the FCT namely: Adamawa (5), Lagos (4), Bayelsa (2), Delta (2), Cross River (2), FCT (2), Kano (2), Imo (1), and Rivers (1).
It stated that one death was reported in a 40-year-old patient who had underlying co-morbidity and was on immunosuppressive medications.
The centre said that among the 21 cases reported in 2022 so far, there had been no evidence of any new or unusual transmission of the virus, nor changes in its clinical manifestation documented (including symptoms, profile and virulence).
It said a National Technical Working Group (TWG) was set up and saddled with the task of monitoring infections and strengthening preparedness and response capacity.
The disease agency said that Genomic surveillance was ongoing at NCDC’s National Reference Laboratory in Abuja and so far all of the cases have been confirmed to be caused by the West African clade Monkeypox virus.
“The TWG coordinated the development of national Monkeypox guidelines, capacity building of healthcare workers and surveillance officers on case detection, sample collection, laboratory testing for confirmation and sequencing of the virus at NCDC’s National Reference Laboratory. It also intensified public awareness through risk communication”, it said.
The agency added that the Emergency Operations Centre for Monkeypox would continue to monitor the evolving situation to inform public health action accordingly.
The NCDC advised members of the public to be aware of the risk of Monkeypox and adhere to public health safety measures.
The centre also urged the public to report to the nearest health facility if they noticed the known signs and symptoms of the disease.
“Symptoms of monkeypox include sudden fever, headache, body pain, weakness, sore throat, enlargement of glands (lymph nodes) in the neck and under the jaw, followed by the appearance of a rash (often solid or fluid-filled at the onset) on the face, palms, soles of the feet, genitals and other parts of the body”, it said
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Fubara Recommits To Human Capacity Building In Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed the determination of his administration to build and strengthen the capacity of workers in the State’s Civil Service.
The governor said this during a meeting held behind closed doors in Government House, Port Harcourt, with the national leadership of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered, yesterday.
After the meeting, leader of the delegation and National President of NIM, Dr. Christiana Atako, told newsmen that Governor Fubara, a fellow of the Institute and astute manager, excited them with his plans on human capital development and other development initiatives.
Dr. Atako, who is also the Chairman of Council of NIM said, “In fact, he was talking so much about the civil service. I have told you that one of our strengths is to develop capacity of the workforce, and we told him that we are interested in the civil service of this State.
“We are interested in building capacity of the workforce because we believe that if you have the right workforce, you’ll be able to have successful system. And if you have a successful system, leadership will be very easy.”
She emphasised that, “And when we told him, he bought the idea. He said he was happy about that. He wants a situation where, apart from the infrastructure that he was putting in place, he also wants to build the capacity of the people.”
Atako stated that as an Institute, they were impressed with the giant strides of the leadership of the governor, the many infrastructural projects, both ongoing and completed, including the welfare packages for civil servants, particularly the Christmas bonus of N100, 000.00.
She pointed out the distinguishing attributes of a great and good leader, which include exhibiting empathy and motivating the workers to become more productive, which she said, were evident in the leadership shown by Governor Fubara.
Atako said they also informed the governor of their forthcoming annual national conference slated to hold in Port Harcourt, which is always used to discuss issues that are of interest to the growth and development of the country.
Those in the delegation were Registrar/Chief Executive of NIM, Mrs Taiwo Olusesi; former National Vice President, Dame Christie Toby; Council Members, Engr. Beniah Ojum; Prof. Sylva Opuala-Charles; Zonal Chairman and Chairman LOC NIM ANMC, Pastor Eyo Okpo-Ene; former National Treasurer, Chief Grant Orugbani; and Eze Ekpeye Logbo III, His Imperial Majesty, Kelvin N. Anugwo.
Others are former Deputy Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly and Member LOC NIM ANMC, Rt. Hon. Marshall Stanley-Uwom; AGM, Hotel Presidential, Mr. Rex Yakpogoro; Member LOC NIM ANMC, Engr. Eze Egwurugwu; Sir Mike Elechi; Member LOC NIM ANMC, Dr. Kelechi Belinda Udeogu; Secretary, South South Zone and Secretary LOC NIM ANMC, Mr. Christian U. Abu; Emeritus Professor Simeon Chituru Achinehu.
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Fubara Felicitates Tinubu On 72nd Birthday
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has felicitated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he marks his 72nd birthday, today
This was contained in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in Port Harcourt.
In his felicitation message, Fubara described President Tinubu as a devout and selfless leader, an advocate of peace and unity, and a bridge builder that has engendered the growth of democracy in Nigeria.
He also recalled Mr President’s leading role in the rebirth of the nation’s democracy through the instrumentality of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), during the bitter days of the military junta, and his leadership in the formation of strong political platforms, culminating in the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to drive Nigeria’s democratic transformation.
Fubara said, “You are a hardworking and people-oriented leader, committed to promoting peace, upholding the unity of the nation and improving the welfare of Nigerians through quality service delivery and good governance as enunciated in your ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’.
“The policies and programmes of your administration are testament of your commitment to ensuring the growth and transformation of the nation under your leadership.”
The governor prayed God Almighty to grant the President good health, divine enablement and grace to continue to serve the nation and humanity in the midst of the present economic and security challenges.
“As you celebrate your birthday, on behalf of my wife, the Government and people of Rivers State, I pray that God Almighty will bless you with wisdom, peace of mind, more strength and sound health to deliver the desired democratic dividends to Nigerians,” Fubara said.
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DHQ Declares Eight Wanted For Killing Soldiers In Delta
The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their roles in the recent killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community in Delta State.
The military released the list at a briefing in Abuja, yesterday.
Those declared wanted are Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (a.k.a Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Ogenerukeywe, Reuben Baru and Igoli Ebi.
Recall that last week, 17 military personnel were killed by irate youths during a communal clash over a land dispute in Bomadi and Okuama communities in the State.
According to the report, the personnel attached to the 181 Amphibious Battalion were responding to a distress call when they were ambushed and killed.
After the killing, there were reports that the military was planning a reprisal attack on the communities involved.
However, denying the allegation, the Defence headquarters slammed the community and stressed that no amount of propaganda would stop culprits from being nabbed.
While the Defence Headquarters vowed that there would be injurious consequences, it released the names of the Army personnel who were killed during a peace mission to Okuama.
The slain military personnel, comprising four officers and 13 soldiers, were buried on Wednesday at the National Cemetery, Abuja.
The burial was attended by President Bola Tinubu who gave the slain soldiers posthumous National honours.
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