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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS DRIVE INCREASE IN UPTAKE OF CONTRACEPTIVES AMONGST AKWA IBOM’S REPRODUCTIVE WOMEN.

Statistics reflect Akwa Ibom State located in the South South region of Nigeria ranks 3rd with Teenage Pregnancy at 10.7% . This is according to the National Demographics Health Survey – NDHS – 2018.

What is most profound are strategies adopted to tackle unwanted pregnancies in the state. One of such is the use of Community Volunteers to propagate messages on Family Planning and work towards changing the narrative.

The strategies are yielding results and sustaining the gains made thus far is paramount.

A documentary on Family Planning compiled by Inspiration FM’s Health Correspondent, IMA DEM, aired minutes before the top of the hour; 12:00 PM (WAT) on February 2, 2021.

It highlights the solutions to the problem and how to uphold the approach already adopted to further reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies.

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January 28, 2021 GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL COMMENDS RATE OF WORK ON IKOT OKU IKONO FLY OVER PROJECT
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GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL COMMENDS RATE OF WORK ON IKOT OKU IKONO FLY OVER PROJECT

The level of work currently going on at the Ikot Oku Ikono Fly Over project has gotten great commendations from governor UDOM EMMANUEL.

The governor expressed his satisfaction at the pace and quality of the work execution, when he undertook inspection of the projecton Wednesday.

He expressed dismay over the excellent work done as against some negative information that has been making rounds about the fly over project, adding that the firm handling the project has assured of completion and delivery as scheduled.

According to the governor, the project would have been completed sooner but for the emergence of covid-19 last year which ravaged the world and forced companies to close for business.

He however noted that the bridge when completed with all its adjourning structures, will be the longest in the state and called on the people of the state to appreciate the concept, brought to bare in the project.

Governor UDOM further decried the paucity of funds and lackadaisical attitude of National agencies towards assisting in infrastructural development in the state, emphasizing that the situation notwithstanding the state would not relent in the development of infrastructures.

Earlier, the Regional Manager, Julius Berger PLC, Mr. JUERGEN FISCHER, commended the state government for keeping to the contract agreements and assured that the flyover project will be completed in May 2021 while the adjourning structures, including roundabouts, access roads and service lanes will be completed in August.

October 9, 2020 Public Health Expert Advocates Adequate Treatment Of NTDs
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Public Health Expert Advocates Adequate Treatment Of NTDs

By Imaobong Dem

Public health expert advocates adequate treatment of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria to avert costly complications.

Over 100million Nigerians are affected with Neglected Tropical Diseases which are actually preventable, and curable.

In a classification by the World Health Organisation, WHO, over 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases affect low income countries. The diseases which are communicable are common in the tropics, associated with poverty, pure sanitation, lack of safe drinking water, and areas with sub-standard living conditions, as well as localities with poor access to health care.

The diseases include; Buruli Ulcer, Dengue, Leprosy, Rabies, Trachoma, Sleeping Sickness, Lymphatic Filariasis; also known as Elephantiasis, Snake Bite, just to mention a few.

Present in Nigeria, these diseases when left without adequate treatment can trigger long term complications in infected persons. For instance, Trachoma causes blindness when improperly treated.

In a chat with Inspiration FM’s Health correspondent, Public Health Expert, Dr ANIEKEME UWAH notes that complications that set in from poor treatment of these diseases are dire, and the low awareness was doing more damage.

Dr UWAH specified that drugs for effective treatment are available but many people are unaware, and often times reluctant to seek medical attention.

“These drugs have been provided and are available at designated health facilities. The drugs are not just available, but also accessible”; he said. The cost of drugs for the Tropical diseases is an issue, but with the involvement of the Federal Ministry of Health, Donor Agencies, lack of awareness impede effective administration of the drugs. However, they have been made available free of cost”, Dr UWAH added.

An analysis published in an online journal underscored the financial implications of treating the diseases, which it indicated as huge. The same Journal noted that Lymphatic filariasis, Popularly known as Elephantiasis is thought to be potentially eradicable through once yearly mass drug administration, using drugs that are currently donated to endemic countries by the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture them (PLOS.org).

In this regard, DR ANIEKEME UWAH states that to treat Elephantiasis, a patient needs strict adherence to a yearly drug that are meant to be taken for 5 years to prevent complications.

He therefore expressed concern over the low awareness on the existence of these drugs, thereby calling for increased and sustained awareness.
DR UWAH speaking further conveyed hope towards the battle against NTDs, particularly when treatment is accessed, towards averting complications that arise from non-treatment.

“In Nigeria, campaigns are about to kick off in some states. AkwaIbom is one of those areas mapped out for heightened awareness creation and distribution of drugs. It is important for infected persons to access these medications, so they are expected to come out and receive these medications that will be administered during the campaigns”, he stressed.
Moreover, for the Public Health Expert who is the immediate past state epidemiologist in Akwaibom, DR ANIEKEME UWAH says; “Prevention of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria should be paramount. Improved sanitation, provision of Portable water supply, strengthening primary health care, and improving the economic status of citizens”, should be prioritized.

The advocacy apparently borders on prevention and this for more health practitioners should be accentuated to save the Nation the hassles associated with dealing with these set of diseases which impact negatively on the social economic status of the nation.

October 29, 2019 NUJ to Petition Akwa Ibom Chief Judge over Actions of Sanitation Court Magistrate
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NUJ to Petition Akwa Ibom Chief Judge over Actions of Sanitation Court Magistrate

COMMUNIQUE REACHED AT THE END OF THE CONGRESS OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS, AKWA IBOM STATE COUNCIL, AT THE PRESS CENTRE, UYO, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019.

At the end of deliberations on issues affecting the Union and Akwa Ibom State, the Congress, which had in attendance the Vice President, Zone F, Comrade Edward Ogude and Zonal Secretary, Comrade Bassey Eyo, resolved on the following:

1) The Congress commended the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Moses Ekpo for his goodwill message and the Head of Civil Service of Akwa Ibom State, Elder Effiong Essien, who highlighted the initiatives put in place by the State Government for a more efficient service delivery in the Civil Service, while also meeting the needs of workers. The government officials were special guests at the Congress.

2) The Congress adopted the position of the Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo, who said that the attack on a renowned Journalist in Nigeria, Mr. Ray Ekpu, by some persons who were not comfortable with what he said at a seminar in Uyo, on Friday, October 18, 2019, was unacceptable.

3) The Congress condemned in no uncertain terms the action of Margaret Ekpedoho, a Magistrate sitting at the Sanitation Court, Uyo, who struck out the suit against Comrade Mary Ekere, after the Akwa Ibom State Government withdrew the charges against the journalist, but asked that the case file be brought back to her and ordered Ekere to delete from her mobile phone, the pictures of officials of Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency, raiding a shop and manhandling traders in Uyo. In addition, Congress resolved to petition the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Godwin Abraham over the conduct of the Magistrate.

4) It was also resolved by Congress that there was no going back on the issue of enthroning professionalism, ethical standard and code of conduct in journalism practice in Akwa Ibom State.

5) On the horrendous state of federal roads in Akwa Ibom, Congress called
on the Federal Government to do the needful and save the people of the state the ‘‘trip to hell’’ experience in the name of travelling on any of the federal roads.

6) The Congress frowned at the spate of insecurity in Uyo Metropolis, particularly at night; a development that has forced many Pharmacies to close early, thereby putting the lives of people who might need drugs at night in serious danger. In addition, Congress called on the State Government and relevant security agencies to step up the game at the AKBC Transmitting Station, Ntak Inyang, as the recent attack on Comrade Harrison Essien, a staff of the Corporation, by hoodlums has increased the already long list of attacks in the area.

7) The Congress bemoaned the flooding of some areas in the State, which in some cases resulted in huge loss of property and urged the State Government to assist the victims and initiate an action plan to curb the menace.

8) The Congress commended the State Government for intervening in the erosion spot that is threatening a section of Calabar-Itu Road at Ntak Inyang, Itu Local Government Area and urged the Federal Government to support Akwa Ibom State with Ecological Funds to fight the menace of erosion.

9) On the poor power situation in Akwa Ibom, Congress declared its support to the State Government’s plan to float a power distribution company, as hinted by Governor Udom Emmanuel at the recent media chat in Uyo.

10) While Congress lauded the efforts of the State Government in the area of workers’ welfare as highlighted by the Head of Civil Service of Akwa Ibom State, it however, expressed deep concern over the non-payment of the 22 per cent Weigh-In Allowance for journalists working in government-owned media establishments, even as media workers in Rivers, Delta, Edo and Bayelsa States have enjoyed this package.

11) On the 2020 Budget for Akwa Ibom, the Congress called on the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to look into the low budgetary provisions for critical areas, such as education and rural development.

Signed
Comrade Ekong Inyang
Chairman, Communiqué Drafting Committee (CDC)

Comrade Stella Ita
Member, CDC

Comrade Akaninyene Ukpong, Secretary, CDC

Comrade Amos Etuk
State Chairman

Comrade Dominic Akpan
State Secretary

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