Archive for month: September, 2023

There is currently a cholera outbreak in the Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Information regarding this outbreak was conveyed on Sunday, September 17th, to encourage people to implement preventive measures.

Cholera is a sudden-onset diarrheal illness resulting from consuming food or water contaminated with the Vibrio cholerae bacterium. It continues to pose a worldwide public health risk and serves as an indicator of social inequality and insufficient social progress.

Scientists have approximated that annually there are between 1.3 to 4.0 million cholera cases and 21,000 to 143,000 cholera-related deaths occurring globally. 

“There is a Cholera outbreak (known as Aarun òní gbá méjì) in the Ijebu North Local Government area of Ogun State. Cholera typically occurs during rainy seasons and can be linked to inadequate environmental conditions and personal hygiene. Its symptoms often include diarrhea, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, which can lead to severe dehydration. Cholera can be fatal if prompt treatment to correct dehydration is not administered,” stated the Special Adviser to the governor on Health and commissioner-designate, Tomi Coker.

The effective control of cholera and the reduction of fatalities require a comprehensive approach that encompasses various strategies. This includes surveillance, improvements in water and sanitation, hygiene promotion, social mobilization, treatment, and the utilization of oral cholera vaccines.

For more information on how to access the oral cholera vaccine please contact us on 07063736485.

A new school year is upon us. We hope you are ready for an exciting one.

Schools can be fun for children but you have to ensure that your child’s health and safety are secured especially when interacting with other kids.

Today, we will look at possible diseases or viruses that children can encounter and the importance of keeping them safe.

Did you know?

“Chickenpox is caused by a virus that spreads through respiratory droplets and direct contact with fluids from chickenpox blisters of an infected person, leading to itchy rash and fever. The spots that remains after recovery can affect the beauty of your child skin, as it remains for longer periods.

Also; Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) are contagious viral diseases that spread through contact with respiratory and oral droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. If your child makes contact while playing with an infected child or virally contaminated toys or objects, risk of getting infected is high.

Measles infection can lead to brain damage, affecting your child’s intelligence. Long-term consequences of mumps infection include; infertility, deafness, and brain damage. Whereas, Rubella causes hearing loss, blood clotting challenges, and brain injury.

Other diseases are;

Flu, which causes cough, fever, or sore throat and leads to other uncomfortable complications.

Common cold, that causes runny nose, cough, or mild fever and is usually not serious as it goes away on its own but can cause your child to have missed school days.

Scabies, scabies is a parasitic infestation of the skin that causes severe itching and discomfort. It spreads quickly among children in close quarters.

Waterborne disease, contracted from contaminated food and water, causing diseases like cholera and diarrhea.

These diseases can be prevented through vaccinations, ensuring your child’s vaccinations are up-to-date, and treated in cases like scabies and waterborne diseases using anti-parasitic or anti-biotics medications, respectively. However, Practicing hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and a healthy lifestyle can curb the disease spread and improve the overall immunity of the community”.

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The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), EuBiologics, and DEK Vaccines Limited (DEK) signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the fill and finish of oral cholera vaccine in Ghana.

Through this partnership DEK will be authorized to purchase, locally fill and finish, and distribute the oral cholera vaccine. 

As at July 2023, the WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) data revealed an estimated 211, 643 cholera cases and 3, 953 deaths have been recorded in the region.

”I’m very happy with this partnership with IVI and EuBiologics through which we are going to make oral cholera vaccine in Accra, Ghana to supply Africa, and we hope to do this with typhoid conjugate vaccine as well. This partnership has been very important because it’s bringing technology to Africa, and we hope that we can continue to work closely with IVI and participate in technology transfer so that we can spread it across Africa for the benefit of Africans,” said Dr. Kofi Nsiah-Poku, the Managing Director, DEK, Accra, Ghana.

For more information on this report visit here. 

Hello there,

Respiratory disease can be taxing to deal with. Would you want to know a bit about it?

It is any illness that affects the airways and lungs, impacting human respiration. Around 545 million people worldwide suffer from chronic respiratory disease, ranging from common colds to conditions like asthma, pneumonia, and influenza.

These diseases affect breathing, causing discomfort and reduced quality of life. Fortunately, vaccines, like for influenza, pneumonia, and COVID-19, helps prevent respiratory infections, reducing risks.

To breathe a sigh of relief, remain aware of these vital precautions.

TODAY’s FACT: Flu Unveiled!

“Influenza, or ‘flu’, is a contagious upper respiratory tract disease caused by the influenza viruses affecting the nose, throat, and lungs. It ranges from mild to severe, and potentially fatal. The virus spreads through coughing, sneezing, or talking, releasing infected droplets into the air. It can also be transmitted via contaminated surfaces and give symptoms like fever, headaches, sore-throat, body aches, and fatigue.

Vaccination is the most effective way in flu prevention, especially for the vulnerable-elderly, pregnant women, children under-five years, and those with chronic illnesses. The annual flu shot bolsters immunity against expected strains, easing symptom confusion with COVID-19 due to shared symptoms.

Maintain hygiene by covering of nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and wash hands regularly to curb virus spread”.

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