Cross River Warns Residents About Suspected Outbreak Of #Haemorrhagic Fever

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February 24, 2024

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Cross River Warns Residents About Suspected Outbreak Of #Haemorrhagic Fever—-Cross River warned about a possible outbreak of viral haemorrhagic fever in old Ndebeji, in Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.

Viral haemorrhagic fever is any group of infectious diseases that interfere with the blood’s ability to clot.

They are spread by contact with infected animals, people or insects. Examples include Ebola and yellow fever.

Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, said in Calabar that a suspected index case was currently being investigated in complete isolation at the Ndebeji healthcare centre.

He said he had directed the state’s epidemiologist and her team to work with the local government team to collect samples from suspected cases for diagnosis

“They will provide palliative case management and institutionalise adequate infection prevention and control in the facility.

“They will also work with community leaders to identify and restrict movements of known contacts till the sample results of the suspected index client are out and entrench risk communication in the community.

“I must note that cases are most likely to present early with fever, rash, body weakness, bleeding from body openings or may even be asymptomatic,’’ he said.

Dr Ayuk appealed to residents to avoid rodents and insect bites, adding that they should put on personal protective wears if they must come close to livestock, other animals and zoos.

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Ikoyi-Obalende Council Commence Construction Of 30-Bed PHC (PICTURES)

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January 28, 2025

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Ikoyi-Obalende Council Commence Construction Of 30-Bed PHC—-The Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA has expressed commitment to building and equipping a 30-bed primary healthcare facility for residents of the area.

Mr Fuad Atanda-Lawal, the Chairman of the council said the council had been committing resources to touching lives and ensuring that no one in the community would be left behind.

Atanda-Lawal made this known at the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility to be known as Senator Oluremi Tinubu Primary Healthcare Centre, on Tuesday in Lagos.

“Today is groundbreaking ceremony for our primary healthcare centre, a 30-bed space to take care of residents of the Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA.

“It is not just about building a facility, but also about a functional facility with qualified doctors and people who will continue to deliver quality medical care to our people.

“That is what we are doing here today, “ he said.

The chairman said that construction of the facility would begin immediately and be completed within the next four months.

He called on the community members to support the council and allow workers on site to do what they should do, in order to deliver the project within the stipulated time.

“Once we leave the site, workers will commence work, we have earmarked funds for this project,“ Atanda-Lawal said.

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Japan’s Bird Flu Cases Surge In January

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January 22, 2025

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Japan’s Bird Flu Cases Surge In January—-Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreak, with approximately five million chickens and other birds culled across five prefectures this month.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed the new outbreaks at two poultry farms in Morioka City this week.

This has prompted the establishment of an on-site response headquarters in Iwate Prefecture.

In total, 26 outbreak sites have been identified this month, with nearly five million birds impacted.

The ministry warned that the outbreaks could show no signs of slowing and the situation may worsen, potentially breaking past records.

The ministry also noted the impact on egg prices, reporting a 15per cent increase since the start of the year.

Some industry observers have raised concerns about potential supply shortages as the effects of avian influenza begin to take hold.

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