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October 7, 2024 NCDC Raises Alarm Over Cholera Increase in 2024
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NCDC Raises Alarm Over Cholera Increase in 2024

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that the cholera outbreak in Nigeria has seen a sharp increase in 2024, with suspected cases rising by an alarming 220 per cent.

The NCDC, on its official website, said this was according to the latest epidemiological report. The Nigerian Public Health Agency said that by the end of epidemiological week 39, the country had recorded 10,837 suspected cases and 359 deaths.

It said the figure represented a 239 per cent increase in fatalities compared to 2023.

September 30, 2024 University Don Prof. Ekanem Ekanem Proposes Waste Management Solutions As Dirt Threatens Akwa Ibom Roads
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University Don Prof. Ekanem Ekanem Proposes Waste Management Solutions As Dirt Threatens Akwa Ibom Roads

A University Don, from the Department of Geography and Natural Management, University of Uyo, Prof EKANEM MICHAEL EKANEM has highlighted the need for Akwa Ibom People and its Residents to take the management of their wastes seriously.

The University Don frowned at how cumbersome wastes generated by the people are on the streets, despite the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection And Waste Management Agency –AKSEPWMA doing their best to evacuate the refuse.

Professor EKANEM, who spoke with INSPIRATION FM News, recommended for the people to be a part of the waste management system.

Speaking further, he noted that a proper separation of wastes can on the long run generate income for the people as well as the Government.

September 27, 2024 BREAKING: Akwa Ibom First Lady; Pastor Patience Umo Eno is Dead
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BREAKING: Akwa Ibom First Lady; Pastor Patience Umo Eno is Dead

Akwa Ibom’s First lady, Pastor PATIENCE UMO ENO is Dead.

A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information , Comrade INI EMEMOBONG noted that the First lady, who was ill, passed on peacefully in the hospital on Thursday, September 26, 2024,

The statement indicated that the family submits to the will of the Almighty and has asked for the prayers and support of kind-hearted individuals during this difficult time.

It also noted that His Excellency, the Governor, Pastor UMO ENO appreciates all who have stood by the first family in this period and assures all the citizens that despite this huge personal loss, his commitment to the service of the state is unwavering.

In the meantime, the family kindly requests privacy, as they mourn their beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, highlighting that further details will be provided by the family as necessary.

September 26, 2024 Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Passes Bill Prohibiting Stigmatisation and Discrimination Against Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
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Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Passes Bill Prohibiting Stigmatisation and Discrimination Against Persons Living with HIV/AIDS

The bill was passed during plenary on Tuesday 24th September 2024.

Following the presentation of report by the House Committee on Health, it was observed that that the bill, when passed safeguards the Constitutional right of persons living with HIV/AIDS, will enhance early detection of the virus and strengthen enlightenment efforts of government.

The committee’s considerations were considered at the Committee of the Whole after which relevant amendments made.

Thereafter, a motion for the third reading of the bill was moved and seconded by members representing Onna State Constituency and Nsit Ubium State Constituency, Rt Hon SUNDAY UDOFOT and OTOBONG BOB respectively.

The Speaker of the House, Rt Hon UDEME OTONG passed the bill into law to prohibit stigmatisation and discrimination against Persons Living With HIV/AIDS and to regulate the Counseling and Treatments.

The speaker further directed the clerk of the House, Mrs NSIKAKABASI OROK to relate the resolution of the house to the state governor for his assent.

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