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May 6, 2023 Akwa Ibom Joins the World to Celebrate the World Hand Hygiene Day
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Akwa Ibom Joins the World to Celebrate the World Hand Hygiene Day

World Hand Hygiene Day is observed every year on May 5th to raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. This year, on May 5th, 2023, the world has once again come together to celebrate this significant day and remind everyone about the importance of hand hygiene in our daily lives.

Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections, including the common cold, flu, and COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that practicing proper hand hygiene could prevent up to 50% of infections.

The theme for World Hand Hygiene Day 2023 is “Clean hands for all, everywhere.” The theme highlights the need for everyone to have access to clean water and soap to wash their hands properly, especially in developing countries where access to clean water and sanitation is limited.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the critical importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infections. The virus spreads through droplets released when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. These droplets can land on surfaces and objects, which can then be touched by others. If people touch their face after touching these contaminated surfaces, they can become infected with the virus.

Regular handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is one of the most effective ways to remove the virus from your hands. If soap and water are not available, using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer can also help to kill the virus.

On World Hand Hygiene Day 2023, people around the world are encouraged to take action to promote hand hygiene. This includes washing hands regularly, covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding touching the face with unwashed hands.

In healthcare settings, hand hygiene is even more critical. Healthcare workers are exposed to a higher risk of infection due to their close contact with patients who may be infected with various viruses and bacteria. Proper hand hygiene practices, such as handwashing and using hand sanitizers, can help prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.

In conclusion, World Hand Hygiene Day 2023 is a reminder of the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. It is a call to action for everyone to promote hand hygiene practices and to ensure that everyone has access to clean water and soap to wash their hands properly. By practicing proper hand hygiene, we can all play a role in keeping ourselves and others healthy and safe.

Written by;
Pharm Anderson Tony.
Chairman , association of community pharmacist of Nigeria, Akwa ibom state branch.
5th may, 2023.

March 28, 2023 Senator Ekweremadu and Wife to be Sentenced May 5
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Senator Ekweremadu and Wife to be Sentenced May 5

Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his Wife, Beatrice alogside his physician, Dr. Obinna Obeta have been convicted by a British court.

The trio were convicted of conspiring to exploit a street trader from Lagos, David Nwamini for Organ transplant in the UK.

They will be sentenced on May 5 and could face up to 10 years in jail.

Ekweremadu and his accomplices were found guilty by the United Kingdom (UK) Magistrate’s Court of trafficking Nwamini from Nigeria to Britain to provide a kidney for Ekweremadu’s 25-year-old daughter, Sonia, a statement from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said yesterday.

Sonia was cleared of the same charge for which her parents and the Nigerian doctor were convicted.

Sonia, who had declined to give evidence, broke into tears as she was cleared by the jury.

The prosecution confirmed that the maximum sentence in the organ harvesting case is one of life.

After the convictions, Chief Crown Prosecutor Joanne Jakymec, described the conspiracy as a horrific plot.

She said: “This was a horrific plot to exploit a vulnerable victim by trafficking him to the UK for the purpose of transplanting his kidney.

“The convicted defendants showed utter disregard for the victim’s welfare, health and well-being and used their considerable influence to a high degree of control throughout, with the victim having a limited understanding of what was really going on here.”

The jury deliberated for nearly 14 hours to convict Ekweremadu, Beatrice and Obeta.

 

A detective inspector with the Metropolitan Police, Esther Richardson, commended the victim for his bravery in speaking against the offenders.

According to her, the police, the Crown Prosecution Service and Human Tissue Authority teams “worked tirelessly” on the case, which is the first time that defendants have been convicted under the Modern Slavery Act of an organ-trafficking conspiracy.

The Ekweremadus and Dr. Obeta denied the charges against them.

Ekweremadu had been in custody since June 23, last year

March 25, 2023 Yes, We Can End TB! Theme for 2023 World Tuberculosis Day
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Yes, We Can End TB! Theme for 2023 World Tuberculosis Day

March 24, 2023 is World Tuberculosis Day set aside to inspire hope and encourage high-level leadership as well as increased investments for the disease management.

Significantly, there is a heightened call for key activities such as faster uptake of new recommendations, adoption of more innovations, accelerated action, and multi-sectoral collaboration to combat the TB epidemic.

The spotlight of World TB Day is the advocacy for countries to raise visibility and political commitment, as well as boost progress in the lead-up to the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis.

Listen to the Special Report on Ending Tuberculosis; increase in Akwa Ibom’s treatment accessibility for improved response.

The report produced by Inspiration FM’s Senior correspondent, Imaobong Dem highlights the improvement in Nigeria’s TB Management with focus on how that is impacting Akwa Ibom’s Tuberculosis control and the need to sustain the gains to end the TB Scourge.

September 19, 2022 Women Farmers in the South-South Appeal to Government for Aid to Retire Menial Farm Implements
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Women Farmers in the South-South Appeal to Government for Aid to Retire Menial Farm Implements

Women farmers in the South-South region of Nigeria have resolved to retire the hoes, machetes and other menial farm implements to the museum to give way for mechanized farming tools to aid food security and sufficiency.

 

To achieve this, they are appealing to government and other donor agencies to provide them with mechanized implements.

 

Correspondent DIANIME UKO, in this special report highlights some issues women farmers in Nigeria are facing and their demands in order to ensure food sufficiency and security in the country.

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