Health
UI clinic shut after patient tests positive for COVID-19
The University of Ibadan has closed its health cenre, Jaja Clinic, after one patient tested positive for the coronavirus.
The institution, which stated this in a statement on Tuesday, added the clinic would remain shut for one week.
It stated that the patient, whose name was not disclosed, had first visited the clinic on December 11, but was admitted overnight between Sunday and Monday.
It said the Oyo State emergency operations centre (EOC) had been notified, and the premises decontaminated.
“The university community is hereby informed that a client who was first seen on 10 December and later admitted in the University Health Centre overnight of 13/14 December tested positive to COVID-19,” the statement read.
“The Oyo State Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) was notified, inspected the premises, and recommended among other things the following: Immediate disinfection/decontamination of the premises which has been done; follow-up of all those who had contact with the client by the EOC; closure of clinic from 4pm, 15 December 2020 for a seven-day period.
“Opening will be subject to review by the Oyo State EOC. Beyond closure, the EOC is working with the UHS to ensure that all processes for safe work are put in place.
“NHIS enrollees may access care at Eleyele Police clinic during the closure. Meanwhile, the COVID19 positive person is being attended to and there should be no panic.”
Health
FG begins malaria vaccination for children today
FG begins malaria vaccination for children today
The federal government will commence malaria vaccination in Kebbi and Bayelsa states, today.
The exercise marks the introduction of the malaria vaccine in the country.
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said the first phase of the malaria vaccine rollout in Nigeria will commence in Kebbi and Bayelsa states.
The agency, on its X handle, said the malaria vaccine will now be part of the National Immunization Schedule, offering protection to millions of children and moving the country closer to a malaria-free future.
Earlier in October, the federal government received one million doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine donated by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. It was delivered with the support of UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Executive Director of NPHCDA, Dr Muyi Aina, said the vaccine will be administered to children aged five months to 15 months as part of routine immunization.
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“The introduction will be expanded to other states and integrated into our national routine immunization schedule, as we receive additional doses.
“The second phase will target 19 states and FCT, while the third phase will target the remaining 15 States. Both phases are scheduled for 2025,” he said.
The Director of Immunisation and Disease Control, Kebbi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Junaidu Haliru Gwandu said the state targets 595,000 children in the first phase of the malaria vaccination rollout exercise.
Dr. Walter Mulombo, WHO Representative in Nigeria, said, “We are confident that this vaccine, in combination with other preventive measures, will drastically reduce the burden of malaria in Nigeria and help us move closer to achieving the goal of a malaria-free Africa.”
The R21 vaccine was developed by scientists at Oxford University and made by the Serum Institute of India and Novavax. Nigeria is one of the first countries in the world to back the vaccine. Malaria vaccination is only for the prevention of malaria in children, not adults.
Malaria is one of the deadliest diseases in Nigeria and Africa, taking the lives of hundreds of thousands of children under the age of 5 each year. Nigeria accounts for approximately 27% of the global malaria burden and 31% of malaria deaths worldwide.
FG begins malaria vaccination for children today
Health
NAFDAC alerts to fake anti-malaria drug in circulation
NAFDAC alerts to fake anti-malaria drug in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the general public of the sale of counterfeit combiart (Artemether Lumefantrine 20/120mg) Dispersible Tablet in Nigeria.
The notification is in a public alert marked: No. 043/2024, issued on NAFDAC website, disclosing the date of manufacturing of the drug to be Feb. 2023 and June 2023.
It equally gave the expiring date of the drug as May 2026 and June 2026, as well as Batch No: 7225119 with NAFDAC Reg No: A11-0299.
The agency equally gave the manufacturer name and address as Strides Arcolab Limited, 36/7, Suragajakkanahalli, Indlavadi Cross, Anekal Taluk, Bangalore- 562 106, India.
NAFDAC, in the alert, said that all its zonal directors and state coordinators had been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the counterfeit products within the zones and states.
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It advised importers, distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain and avoid importation, distribution, sale, and usage of the counterfeit product.
It said that all medical products must be obtained from authorised/licenced suppliers and that products’ authenticity and physical condition must be carefully checked.
The alert also advised healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical devices to the nearest NAFDAC office.
It urged Nigerians to call NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or report any suspicion event via email: [email protected].
“Healthcare professionals and patients are similarly encouraged to report adverse or side effects related to the use of medicinal products or devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng.,” it said
It advised Nigerians to reports any adverse effects via the Med-safety application available for download on android and IOS stores or via e-mail on [email protected].
Health
Why leftover rice should not be reheated
Why leftover rice should not be reheated
Food safety experts say that starchy foods such as cooked rice and pasta could start going bad after just one or two days even if they are refrigerated.
Millions of Nigerians suffer foodborne illness every year ending up in the hospital or worse. Reheated rice syndrome is food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that spreads in improperly cooled starches. Rice is a major staple in Nigeria, but dietitians warn that it should not be reheated and must be consumed on the day it is cooked due to the risk of the harmful bacteria. Many people rely on leftovers for quick meals, but foods like rice should only be warmed once, the expert noted.
The reasons for this are, first, reheating can alter the chemical makeup of food, leading to toxic substances that may harm kidneys and other organs. Second, cooling certain foods before reheating can promote the growth of deadly bacteria like E. coli and listeria.
Rice is regarded as one of the most dangerous foods to reheat, the experts warn. When rice cools, it may develop Bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria found in soil and vegetables. The spores can survive heating, therefore reheating does not eliminate the risk of illness, which can include vomiting and diarrhea.
To minimise this risk, rice should be stored in the fridge within two hours of cooking, ideally in an airtight container. However, leaving rice out for extended periods can lead to bacteria growth.
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A 20-year-old man in Belgium reportedly died from ‘fried rice syndrome’ after reheating spaghetti he had left out for five days. He experienced severe symptoms shortly after eating, including nausea and abdominal pain, and passed away within 10 hours. A post-mortem examination revealed liver damage that led to organ failure.
Cooked rice can develop Bacillus cereus bacteria that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Although rice can be stored for months on the shelf, cooked rice only lasts about a day in the fridge before it goes bad due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which is often found in raw foods like potatoes, peas, beans, and some spices.
The bacteria are especially prevalent in rice or grains that have been left out at room temperature or in a refrigerator that is too warm, but they can also grow in leftover rice kept at safe temperatures.
Cooking rice does not eliminate the spores, so if cooked rice or pasta is left out at room temperature, the spores can multiply quickly and create harmful toxins. Symptoms from Bacillus cereus infection include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Elderly individuals and those with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of getting infections from this bacteria.
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