Tag: Epidemic
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Spread of mob justice in Nigeria – By Dakuku Peterside
There is an epidemic of mob justice in Nigeria today, and the frequency at which they occur shocks our shared sensibilities. The ubiquitous nature of jungle justice across all parts of Nigeria leaves any discerning mind to wonder how low we are falling as a nation. Every week, we are served on social media with…
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No outbreak of epidemic in Queens College – Perm Sec
The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed claims of another outbreak of epidemic in Queens College Lagos, as being circulated in some sections of the media. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Sonny Echono made the clarification in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. The clarification followed…
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Dead cows: NMA warns of impending epidemic outbreak in Ondo
Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ondo State chapter, Dr. Wale Oke, on Wednesday warned that an epidemic outbreak looms in Ijare community, following the killing of over 36 cows by lightning recently. Oke said if appropriate steps were not taken to check the health and environmental consequences of the dead cows, the community…
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Zika virus: Tech firms to battle killer mosquitoes to a halt
American technology companies are bringing automation and robotics to the age-old task of battling mosquitoes in a bid to halt the spread of Zika virus, and other mosquito-borne maladies worldwide, according to media report. According to Reuters, the firms including Microsoft Corp and California life sciences company, Verily, are forming partnerships with public health officials…