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COVID -19 : PSN Donates N500,000 Worth Of Drugs To Imo Government

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Imo State chapter of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has donated drugs worth about half a million naira to the state government as part of contributions to the fight against coronavirus.

PSN chairman in Imo, Dr Stanley Emegwara, said this while handing over the drugs to the Imo COVID -19 task force in Owerri on Monday.

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Emegwara, who doubles as a member of the state task force, commended the taskforce for its efforts at keeping the state COVID-19 free.

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He said that selected drugs were donated by the PSN as part of its corporate social responsibility and in line with protocols for the treatment of coronavirus patients as recommended by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

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He thanked the state government for its efforts to protect health workers in the state from possible infection, while calling on them to do more especially in the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The Imo PSN helmsman, however, urged health workers in the state not to give up in the face of current challenges, adding that every sacrifice made in fighting the pandemic will be worthwhile .

He also urged Imo residents to accept the government imposed lockdown in good fate, adding that it was in the best interests of the state.

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” The taskforce , aided by its pharmacist members has agreed on the drugs we are going to use in the event of an index case in line with NCDC recommendations, so we decided as a body to donate all the drugs to aid the state government, and Imo citizens in general.

” We thank the state government for the level of support, and urge them to do more especially in the area of protecting health workers.

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” We also enjoin all health workers to support government’s efforts and always remember that we all swore to protect lives even though these are challenging times “, he said.

In his response, chairman of the Imo COVID-19 taskforce, Prof. Maurice Iwu expressed surprise over the donation as according to him, the pharmacists had already donated themselves.

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He however thanked the PSN for what he described as their “quintessential contributions”, while assuring that the drugs will be used judiciously.

” I’m surprised that health workers who have already donated themselves are making more donations and this is quite commendable.

” Let me assure you that the drugs will be used to serve the right purposes “, he said.

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The donated drugs included 200 tablets of 250mg chloroquine phosphate for 142 patients , 300 tablets of 500mg azythromycin for 60 patients, 140tablets of 625mg augmentin for 14 patients, and 160 tablets of 375mg augmentin for 16 patients.

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Others were 200 tablets of 20mg zinc sulphate for 100 patients, 30 bottles of 200mg azythromycin suspension for 30 patients, 360 tablets of 100mg zinc gluconate for 20 patients, 6,500 tablets of 100mg vitamin C for 250 patients, and 1,920 tablets of 500mg paracetamol for 164 patients.

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World Hearing Day:Wilbon ENT, Head And Neck Clinic Offers 30 People Free Ear Disease Treatment

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The management of Wilbon ENT, Head and Neck Clinic marked the World hearing day with free hearing and ear disease screening to over 30 indigent patients in celebration of the day .

The 2023 World Hearing Day has as its theme: ” Ear and Hearing Care for all ! Let’s make it a reality.”
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At the event on Saturday, March 4, put together by Medical Director, Wilbon ENT, Head and Neck Clinic , Dr Patrick Okundia said it was an opportunity to give back to the society in the free hearing screening and ear disease treatment.

According to him, over 30 people benefited from the free hearing screening and ear disease treatment.

On his part, a medical expert with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Dr Eustace Oseghale gave a health talk to
sensitize the public on the need for regular check up on Ear, Nose Throat care.

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The beneficiaries were full of praises for the Medical Director, Dr Patrick Okundia .

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UBTH ENT H&N Dept Marks World Hearing Day, Reiterates Commitment To Quality Service Delivery

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Medical Experts from the Department of Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Surgery (ENT H&N), University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) have marked the 2023 World Hearing Day with a pledge to provide Ear and hearing care for all.

The 2023 World Hearing Day has as its theme: ” Ear and Hearing Care for all: Let’s make it a reality.”

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The Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) , Prof. Darlington Obaseki who acknowledged the good works of the ENT H&N department, reiterated his support for the department in the area of improving ear and hearing care.

Other stakeholders who spoke during the World Hearing Day 2023 highlighted the importance of ear and hearing care.

A cross section of participants at the event.

As part of activities to mark the 2023 World Hearing Day, the ENT H&N team also paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof Lilian Salami, who restated her continued support for the sister institution’s medical experts.

Delivering a lecture entitled, ” Ear and Hearing Care for all! Let’s make it a reality” Chief Medical Director, Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara, Prof. Nekwu Okolugbo noted that the hearing day was key in re-dedicating special attention to issues of Ear and hearing care for all.

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The event which climaxed with the hearing screening and free ear treatment, where over 80 patients benefited from the exercise, had in attendance renowned medical Experts who included, Edo Health insurance commission, Dr Owen Omorogbe, and a former commissioner for Health in Edo state, Dr. Patrick Okundia.

Group photograph of medical experts.

Others include, Head Department of Ear Nose Throat Head and Neck Surgery (ENT H&N), University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Dr. Amina Okhakhu, Director General, Edo Health Insurance Commission, Dr. Rock Amegor ,LOC Chairman Dr Eustace Oseghale and the Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria among others.

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How Nigeria’s High Fertility Rate Promotes Insecurity – Experts

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Nigeria’s high fertility rate is associated with increased insecurity, banditry, underemployment, and maternal and infant mortality in the country, experts have said.

Nigeria’s fertility rate, which is said to be 5.3 births per woman, is one of the highest in the world.

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The fertility rate is the number of children born alive to women during the year as a proportion of the average annual population of women of the same age.

The Chairman of the Association for the Advancement of Family Planning, Dr Ejike Orji, said the growing youth population encouraged insecurity in the country.

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“We have this youthful bulge where 72 per cent of the population is under the age of 30. They don’t have jobs, so they can easily be recruited as bandits, kidnappers, religious bigots, ethnic bigots and unscrupulous politicians.

“That is why we have this very terrible insecurity that we have in the country right now, and we have 18.5 million out-of-school children. After that, you see a high level of emigration because young people are finding Nigeria very uncomfortable, and both skilled and unskilled are leaving the country.

“Then, you have armed robbers, kidnappers, and bandits killing people all over the country,” Orji said.

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Also, the President of the Association for Reproductive and Family Health, Prof Oladapo Ladipo, said the negative effects of overpopulation were expressed in different ways, including insecurity.

He said, “When you have the nexus of overpopulation, underemployment, inequity, what you have is a growth of radicalism and banditry, and that is what we have now.

“What you need is qualitative reproduction, not quantitative reproduction. Have the number of children you can cater to and bring up in a healthy environment, and provide resources for their education.

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“But what we have now is reckless reproduction, and that is why we have so many almajiris. We have many people with certificates but no jobs.

“The government itself is overwhelmed by the population. The number of bed spaces is not enough for the population. The number of institutions is not enough for the youths that are growing up,” he added.

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The experts, however, said with free maternal health services and an increase in family planning, funding would reduce the high fertility rate and maternal mortality.

Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate is still among the highest in the world, with an estimated 512 deaths per 100,000 live births, making the country far from achieving the Sustainable Development Goal target of reducing the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.

 

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