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Good piece from the [/b] IGBOMINA MAN[b]

Odewaleadesoye:
If I ever meet President Tinubu face to face, this is exactly what I will tell him:



Odewale Adesoye
AKA Green Man

I heard the man is trying his best in his state as the Gov

Hands of fellowship extended

Thanks for sharing this [/b]Ọmọ Igbomina[b]
That been said, all these are man made stuff. They are not instituted by God.
Please show me how Apostle Paul dresses, I want to check something.

That should be typo [/b]1998[b] I believe the graphic designer mean to type.

Those who are in the custody of the AJINIGBES and AGBENIPAS, are they under any obligation to perform Uḍḥiyah too?

Dr. Patrick Matemilola has lived with HIV for almost 30 years having been diagnosed with HIV in 1992. He, however, says he has never taken antiretroviral drugs to subdue the virus but has been able to stay healthy and maintain a CD4 count above 600. The former National Coordinator, Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria said he has for years depended on daily intake of fruits, eating a balanced diet, living a positive lifestyle and doing regular exercise to stay healthy. LARA ADEJORO reports

Getting infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus can be life-changing. Most people feel devastated after testing positive for the virus. Some people like Dr. Patrick Matemilola, have however managed to live positively with the virus

When Matemilola was diagnosed with the virus in 1992, he felt surprised but noted that it wasn’t a complete shock to him.

As a medical practitioner, he took his diagnosis in stride and has been living a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life with the virus for almost thirty years.

The 68-year-old doctor got to know his HIV status after the blood he donated to save a patient who needed blood transfusion at a clinic was screened.

“I was an Army officer but I was involved in administrative work. I was in the headquarters and I was in charge of training in the Nigerian Army Medical Corps.

“So, I was called one evening that a patient needed blood transfusion at a private clinic and I donated my blood but they have to screen the blood. Hours later, I was called back that my blood tested positive for HIV.

“I went back and I confirmed it. I have been living with the virus since then and there has been no problem,” he told PUNCH HealthWise.

Dr. Patrick Matemilola
Dr. Patrick Matemilola
Matemilola was a former National Coordinator, Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria and has contributed immensely, to HIV mitigation interventions both nationally and internationally. He works currently as the Oyo State Manager with Defence Health Maintenance Limited.

He said telling others about his status has helped him live above stigmatisation.

“My friends know about my status, my family members know. My family took it very well and I didn’t have any problem with my children. They are aware of my condition and they are all HIV-negative and we have been living very well with the situation. I am happy that I have been able to contribute majorly to the response of HIV/AIDS in the country,” he said.

He said for the past thirty years, he has never taken antiretroviral drugs to subdue the HIV virus and he has been able to maintain a CD4 count above 600.

“I was lucky because of my medical background, and of course, I am a very religious person so I took it to God in prayers. Since 1992 up till today, though I still go for regular tests, I’ve never had any sickness associated with HIV.

“I have never used antiretroviral drugs and life has been good. The drugs are very important but in the early days of the response in the late 80s and early 90s, the drugs were not given to everybody. Then, when you test positive for HIV, they will ask you to do a CD4 count and a normal person has a CD4 ranging from 500-1500 but they insist that the CD4 count must fall to 200 before they will start you on drugs.

“That was the thing that I was worried about in those days because when you test and they say your CD4 count is 600, they will tell you to go and come back for another test and it can go on and on like that.

“What they were doing was watching your CD4 count until they can start you on drugs, which was wrong,” he narrated.

The CD4 count is a test that measures how many CD4 cells you have in your blood. The test results help the doctor know how much damage has been done to the immune system and what’s likely to happen next if antiretroviral treatment is not initiated.

According to experts, keeping the CD4 count up with effective antiretroviral drugs can hold off symptoms and complications of HIV and help patients live longer.

The World Health Organisation says if a person’s CD4 cell count falls below 200, their immunity is severely compromised, leaving them susceptible to infections and death.

“Someone with a CD4 count below 200 is described as having an advanced HIV disease (AHD).

“HIV viral load measures the amount of virus in the blood. This test is used to monitor the level of viral replication and effectiveness of ART.

“The treatment goal is to reduce the viral load in the blood to undetectable levels (less than 50 copies/ml), and the persistent presence of detectable viral load (greater than 1000 copies/ml) in people living with HIV on ART is an indicator of inadequate treatment response and the need to change or adjust the treatment regimen,” WHO said.

Nigeria has the third-largest infected population (2 to 3.2 million) of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world after South Africa and India, according to the National Agency for the Control of AIDS.

The agency added that the estimated number of annual infection is 103,404, while the estimated number of annual deaths is 44,830 and the estimated number of people living with HIV/AIDS is 1,800,000.

Explaining further, Matemilola said a positive lifestyle, regular exercise, a balanced diet, daily intake of fruits are all beneficial for people with HIV.

“Our body system recognises body temperature and tries to keep us within that normal range.
“That is why if you’re in a cold environment, your body adjusts to that environment and if you’re in a hot environment, your body adjusts to the environment.

“The same thing happens to the CD4 count. When it is falling, your body tends to raise it and when it is getting very high, your body knows how to balance and maintain it.

“So, if your CD4 count is falling, there are certain things you can do to help your body to maintain it. For example, your body needs protein to be able to build new cells. You also need energy.

“What we advise people is to take a very balanced diet. The diet should contain an adequate amount of protein, carbohydrates, fats, and oil, etc.

“Also, your body needs minerals and vitamins. You can take a bowl full of fruits and you also need to exercise. Those are the three major things and the body will build the CD4 count and if it does not fall below 200-250, you are not likely to have opportunistic infections and you can live your life very well.

“In 2003, my CD4 count fell to 220 and many of my friends advised me to start ART and I said if I’ve been able to live from 1992 to 2003, then I can manage myself. Just applying these types of measures I explained helped my body and my CD4 count rose to over 600 and till now, it has never fallen below that.

“It is good to know your HIV status early while you are still healthy and can access many available services and not wait until AIDS develops before seeking help,” he said.

Speaking with PUNCH HealthWise, a clinical haematologist, Dr. Wole Banjoko said with the right treatment and care, people with HIV can live a normal lifespan.

“Taking antiretroviral medication regularly and as directed reduces viral load, thus decreasing the risk of transmitting HIV to others.

“The patient should be taking his medication regularly and he must be going to the clinic to monitor his CD4 count and if any change is noticed, they can change the drugs.

“The patient has to eat well by eating fruits and vegetables. He has to eat foods low in calories and as much as possible, do the things that will not cause the spread of the disease,” Dr. Banjoko said.

The haematologist also urged the government to create more accessible clinics for persons living with HIV/AIDS.

“A lot of people don’t want to come to those centres because it’s too public. That’s the major thing pushing people back. They are worried about stigma.

“They should make it possible for patients to collect their drugs where they are treated,” he said.
Source PUNCH


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[/b]Powerbike[b]
How about the [/b]head he smashed[b] on the road, hope it is now in good shape?

18. OSHODI-ISOLO I
Afeez Ipesa-Balogun, Bolaji Ariyoh, Abayomi Fasanya, Taiwo Ayedun, Bashiru Dawodu, Lawrence Olanrewaju Iyere, [/b]Ndubisi Okwara,[b] Foluke Daramola-Salako

HelenaWills:
Awon tia nigbogbo wọn.
Kò sí àwọn at'ohun rinwa ninu wọn.
Awọn ọmọ ajokuta ma mu omi.
Awọn eleeribu people.

See below for more understanding

Stephen0mozzy:
Put chest o.

As nairaland business men no wan gree build company website for my hand, me go soon join you for farm.

On the topic:
What's the scale of 10acres? Like how many feet by how many feet.

Palm is a bit of a longer stretch, but high return once it starts producing.

I'd recommend sharing the plots you have into 3, 1 third can go for palm plantation, another third can go for cassava, while the last third can go for annual crops - corn, vegetables, that way you can also do land rotation with the slot for casava and corn after harvest.

Some are like this too, please beware o.
It is everywhere, and our government is not taking the bull by the horn.
The one NDLEA seized, where do they come from?
Who imported them, through which port?
Questions should be asked, not just these photo hop jobs NDLEA are doing.

APC script to distract Nigerian from the real issue

Ok
Let's see how it goes if we will not suffer for it

It is actually an advert and I will urge Seun Osewa to work on that as it is seriously distracting and makes me personal uncomfortable scrolling through threads.

Authoreety:
Is that so ooo

It's alright sha

So Tulumbu can not even sign again


Meanwhile,Ftc in a post I don't support

Na wa o


Pls, what's the use of all this pictures that usually comes up after the first comment

I used to think it's the first commenters that usually upload it.... until I just found out that I don't have any hand in it

Do you watch the video?

Saturnalia:
Is this a skit or what? There was no way the snake could have gotten itself wrapped & entangled with both of his legs at the same time.

He could have easily wriggled his leg out, the minute he feels something crawling around his feet.

We've heard you, when it is your turn we will see.
That's if Nigerian give you the opportunity

What is all this news all about in this country?
2027 should fast forward so we can rest abeg.

Pinchurs or idontbeliefit
No these country

Oshhhh.
He is gone and gone

He saw signals from village people

Where does all these came into the country through is the first question on my mind.
And after recovery, will the suspects be questioned about where they got and get to the root of it?
Will it only be confiscated and that ends the show?
We are not seriously serious about all this matter I swear.

Ok sir, should I share my address to make it easy for you please?

DeepSight:
+
Stop propagating this barbarian behaviour at once. If you are not careful steps will be taken to ensure your arrest and prosecution.

Thank you, even venomous snakes with all the venom join together, we chop am so tey snake dey see us pick race.
It's preparation matters

meobizy:
I heard cats have parasites. Sha, the meat looks well cooked. Enjoy your meal. I have a cat. I won’t mind someone killing one which frustrates his daily existence. Back in my uni days, we did the same to a cockerel which swore that we wouldn’t rest.

If you set trap, it will not catch them, their sensitivity no be here, if you poison bait, it will eat it and keep waxing strong, they don't die of poison.
Get a catapult and do some days vigil targeting the spot where they are, this will drive them off for some days, Max 2 weeks and before you know it they are back.
Na thug of war o, but since I killed this, the odour of roasting it's fur drove the rest away.
I haven't noticed any since then not only in our compund but the entire street have been peaceful

FREDGNF:
I wish I was this lucky with one devilish cat, that has been giving me nightmares for a year now with that devilish sounds.

Iya agba should keep her Olongbo within the confine of her room/compound and not allow it go disturb others

Chummynoni:
This thread got me laughing like an idiot 🤣🤣🤣 from the OP's usage of Yoruba to the comments . Nairalanders won't kill me🤣🤣 . @OP . Why u kill and chop olongbo iya agba?

Dear Dgift,
Well prepared, we shall al be raptureable then, in Christ name I pray

Dgift:
Hahahaha hahahaha
But remember Jesus Christ is coming back soon
How ready are you?

Do I even give a damn f:CK

Smartjeezy01:
Cat is a very delicious meat if you have time to roast it very well. Those cat cam disturb for Africa. Enjoy yourself and don't mind all this gen z comments.

No na Ibrahim

Kobojunkie:
Isiaka, is that you? 😢😢😢

No be by power o, Oluwa lo funmi pa

ALFADOS:
you get mind guy

odinga1of:
This guy is legendary!

To kill cat is difficult in all aspect of life.

Eye service people organization
Nothing is wrong with me anyway

chopnaira:
What is wrong with you.

DeepSight:
How barbaric.
Shame on you.

Reference:
This is terrible.
What is wrong with you.
Kai, this is disgusting.

sirchim:
Nawa o! I just spat on the ground for this kind of thing. How could human eat this?🤔

Let's wait till then

CorperKola:
If they bring bring out this post and deny you visa tomorrow
No shout village people