More people die of viral hepatitis in Africa than from AIDS, malaria or tuberculosis, the World Health Organisation has warned. In its first-ever scorecard assessing the prevalence of—and response to—hepatitis, it said only three of the 47 countries in region are on track to eliminate the disease.

Viral hepatitis affects one in 15 people in the region. The scorecard is to be presented at the first African Hepatitis Summit to be held in Kampala, Uganda from June 18 – 20.

“This analysis is the first to track each country in the region and to assess progress towards the goal of saving the lives of more than two million Africans who may develop progressive hepatitis B or C liver disease in the next decade if countries fail to ramp up their efforts,” says Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa. The prevalence of hepatitis B is estimated at 5.5% in Nigeria, meaning five in 100 people could have it. That’s more than 9.9 million people nationwide estimated to be chronic carriers of hepatitis B. In 2015, the prevalence of hepatitis C among children aged under five was nearly three in 100—that’s an estimated 812,000 children. In the general population, the prevalence for hepatitis C is two in 100 Nigerians. Nigeria is listed among countries with “highest hepatitis prevalence in children under five,” the scorecard showed. It is associated with a lack of vaccination against hepatitis at birth and poor coverage for pentavalent vaccination—a five-in-one vaccine that’s supposed to protect children against five diseases, including hepatitis. Benin, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Sudan are also listed in the same group. The scorecard was created to guide African states on the implementation of the Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis, which calls for the elimination of hepatitis by 2030. To do that, states must achieve a 90% reduction in new cases and 65% reduction in deaths. Every year more than 200,000 people in Africa die from complications of viral hepatitis B and C-related liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Sixty million people in the WHO Africa Region were living with chronic hepatitis B infection in 2015. More than 4.8 million of them are children under five years old. A further 10 million are infected with hepatitis C, most likely due to unsafe injection practices within health facilities or by communities. Analysis in the scorecard shows 28 countries have developed a national hepatitis strategic plan for viral hepatitis. However, most are still in draft form with only 13 officially published and disseminated. Only seven out of the 47 countries in the region are leading prevention efforts with national coverage of both hepatitis B birth dose and childhood pentavalent vaccination exceeding 90%. The WHO warned of “major gaps” in hepatitis testing and treatment with less than eight countries providing subsidized testing and treatment for viral hepatitis.
Viral hepatitis causes inflammation of the liver leading to cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure and death if not promptly treated. These viruses ranges from hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, F and G. They are best prevented than treated.

https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/06/18/how-deadly-is-viral-hepatitis/?amp/

The best thing that has ever happened to mankind is Science.

Have you seen seen the man living without a heart? Is is possible to live without a heart? Well read the news article below.

A gentleman named Craig Lewis, a 55-year-old experiencing a life threatening heart disease, named “amyloidosis”, was admitted to the Texas Heart Institute.

Amyloidosis (am-uh-loi-DO-sis) is a rare disease that occurs when a substance called amyloid builds up in your organs. Amyloid is an abnormal protein that is produced in your bone marrow and can be deposited in any tissue or organ.

Luckily, Dr. Billy Cohn and Dr. Bud Frazier from the Institute came up with what they call a “continuous flow” device which would let blood to circulate through his body without a pulse.

They detached Mr Lewis’ heart and then connected the device -the patient was up, well and speaking with doctors in the same day.

The device is formed by intricately tying together two ventricular assist devices, replacing the entire heart, It whirls instead of pulses, spinning blood through the body in a continuous flow.

Dr. Cohn is a expert surgeon, as well as an discoverer and scientist who has consumed a large part of his life developing technologies to substitute or repair the human heart. The most distinguished device being what is called the Left Ventricular Assist Device, also termed as LVADs.
Cohn teamed up with Dr. Bud Frazier to make a new discovery that uses the technology from LVADs to duplicate the functions of the heart’s right and left ventricles. They (inappropriately) tried their device on 70 calves, all of whom gave a flat line on an EKG, no heart rate or pulse, yet they were flawlessly normal, ate normally and related with each other normally but again, had no heartbeat.

The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood around the body. Common diseases that affect the heart are myocardial infarction, endocarditis, rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart diseases, atherosclerosis, myomas, cancers, hemochromatosis, coronary artery diseases and so on.

https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/06/17/craig-lewis-first-man-to-live-without-a-heart/?amp/

Suicidal thoughts or ideations. How do you know somebody is about to commit suicide? What keywords do people who want to kill themselves use? What ways do persons with suicidal thoughts behave? What are the symptoms of suicidal thoughts or tendencies? And how do you identify a friend that is contemplating suicide?

It may seem hard to know but victims of suicides or suicide attempts often voice it out in their discussions, attitude, behaviour, choice of words, and even on their social media accounts.

I bring to you some words used by persons that may have attempted killing themselves for various and diverse reasons.

From Anonymous: My life has been spiritually manipulated by my uncle right from when I graduated from the University in 2013. In my quest for a solution, I met a prayer woman who extorted me of all my savings. I later found out that she was fake and I confronted her. This turned out to be the biggest mistake of my life because she cursed me. Since that time till now I’ve been having spiritual attacks every year that comes as episodes of mental illness. My life is completely useless now. I’m crying as I’m typing this. When it happened last year, I lost my job and apartment. No hope for me. I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I’m so depressed but the only thing keeping me from committing suicide is the fear of hell. May God help me.

From another anonymous: Hello…. I’m 21 and since I can remember I can’t ever recall a time when I was happy. I feel like there’s no point in living and that this world is full of pain. Many times I’ve thought of killing myself, the only thing that stops me is my Mother . I fear how she will react to this. I held on to the fact that it will get better that I will one day be happy but year after year am more sad than before. I just want to be left alone where no one knows me. I’m not in any debt or sick but I always feel sad. Most times I don’t understand it. I wish the world will end so I can find peace. Suicidal thoughts are not something u discuss with family because u don’t want them to worry. I know I need help but I don’t know how to go about it or the resources to. The worst part is I’ve thought of how suicidal note will be, even written it but couldn’t do it cuz I remembered my Mom . I wish the thought of feeling worthless and useless will stop.

And lastly, read this note of extreme sadness I culled from Linda Ikeji Blog:

First of all I cannot even out my name here just Incase anyone who knows me sees it as it will be embarrassing. For years now going to 6-8 years now it has been all unhappiness in my life. Constantly drinking and smoking just to be happy as is the only way I become happy. I am a lawyer in Nigeria. What is making me to comit suicide is the constant brokenness in my life. It’s embarrasing and shameful seeing everyone around me successful from yahoo and even get a good job. I am being ridiculed every day by my parents. With a degree as mine, I don’t think I should be going through this pain. I have had to take care of a sick father while my brothers flourish but do not even see the need to help. I am being laughed at by their friends being undermined. I plan on taking a suicide medication since but I haven’t still seen one on google selling in pharmacy. I will just die and that will be the end to my unhappiness

From the highlighted words or sentences,you can see these persons have suicidal tendencies or at best may have attempted suicide. They need urgent help.

These are warning signs of suicide and most be taken seriously when you see or hear one.

OK. How do you know someone is planning to kill himself/herself?

Check the warning signs below….

Suicide warning signs include:

Talking about suicide – Any talk about suicide, dying, or self-harm, such as “I wish I hadn’t been born,” “If I see you again…” and “I’d be better off dead.”

Seeking out lethal means – Seeking access to guns, sniper, pills, knives, ropes, or other objects that could be used in a suicide attempt.

Preoccupation with death – Unusual focus on death, dying, or violence. Writing poems or stories about death.

No hope for the future – Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and being trapped (“There’s no way out”). Belief that things will never get better or change.

Self-loathing, self-hatred – Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, shame, and self-hatred. Feeling like a burden (“Everyone would be better off without me”).

Getting affairs in order – Making out a will. Giving away prized possessions. Making arrangements for family members.

Saying goodbye – Unusual or unexpected visits or calls to family and friends. Saying goodbye to people as if they won’t be seen again.

Withdrawing from others – Withdrawing from friends and family. Increasing social isolation. Desire to be left alone.

Self-destructive behavior – Increased alcohol or drug use, reckless driving, unsafe sex. Taking unnecessary risks as if they have a “death wish.”

Sudden sense of calm – A sudden sense of calm and happiness after being extremely depressed can mean that the person has made a decision to attempt suicide.

Increased mood swings, anger, rage, and/or irritability

Self hate or self loathing

Terminal illness

Preoccupation with death and dying

Belief that dying by suicide is the only way to end emotional pain

Severe anxiety and agitation

Intense emotional pain

talking about revenge, guilt, or shame

Usually or suspiciously settling disputes with everyone

Experiencing changes in personality, routine, or sleeping patterns

Seeming to be unable to experience pleasurable emotions from normally pleasurable life events such as eating, exercise, social interaction, or sex

Severe remorse and self criticism

Family history of suicide

Positive history of previous suicide attempt(s)

Asking suspicious or disturbing questions on how to kill oneself.

A significant number of people with suicidal ideation keep their thoughts and feelings a secret and show no signs that anything is wrong.

Do you have these symptoms or have a friend with these symptoms?
Please call the Nigeria suicide helplines (Nigeria Suicide Prevention Initiative) on +2348062106493 or +2348092106493.
They will help you for FREE.
This article was written to educate people on identifying suicide risk and preventing it.


https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/06/17/suicidal-thoughts-how-to-know-somebody-is-about-to-kill-himself-herself

Herpes Simplex Vaccine HSV529 for genital herpes passes first phase of clinical trials.
HSV529, a vaccine for herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2), showed favorable results in a recent phase 1 trial. The study found that the vaccine was safe and elicited antibody and T-cell responses in HSV seronegative adults.

According to details published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial included 60 adults ages 18 to 40 years divided into 3 serogroups that received the vaccine or a placebo at 0, 1, and 6 months. In each group, 15 participants received the vaccine, derived from HSV2 strain 186, and 5 received a placebo.

“Prior studies to prevent HSV infection have focused on subunit vaccines with a goal to induce neutralizing antibodies,” the study noted. “HSV2 dl5-29 is a replication-defective HSV2 vaccine that can infect cells and should result in a broader immune response.”

The trial, conducted at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, found that 78% of HSV-negative vaccine recipients saw antibody titer increases by 4 times or more after 3 doses of the vaccine. That group saw a 6.1-fold increase in geometric mean titer (GMT) of neutralizing antibody 30 days after the third dose of the vaccine. This compares with a 1.45-fold increase in the GMT 30 days after the third dose of gD2 subunit vaccine in the Herpevac trial.

The subgroups, HSV1-/HSV2-, HSVI+_/HSV2+, and HSV1+/HSV2-, saw HSV2-specific CD4+ T-cell responses in 36%, 46%, and 27% of participants, respectively, and CD8+ T-cell responses in 14%, 8%, and 18%.

“This vaccine may have potential as a prophylactic or a therapeutic vaccine,” the study authors noted. “Modifications of HSV529, such as increasing expression of certain viral proteins, inhibiting expression of viral immune evasion genes, or adding an adjuvant might improve its immunogenicity.”

The vaccinations were well-tolerated, with tenderness or pain at the injection site being the most common adverse effect reported. The most common systemic reactions were headache and malaise. The reactions did not result in refusal of additional doses of the vaccine.

The trial was completed under a clinical trial agreement between the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Sanofi Pasteur with funding from the National Cancer Institute.
HSV2 affects about 400 million people worldwide and is associated with an increased risk for HIV infection, making it a concern among health officials. The virus also can cause encephalitis or disseminated infection in neonates and severe disease in immunocompromised patients, the study noted.

A recently released study that included more than 1000 participants in South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe found that women using vaginal tenofovir (TFV) gel for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) saw a reduced risk of HSV-2 and HIV-1 acquisition.

Another study found that patients with HIV and HSV2 coinfection saw an increase in herpes viral shedding when they began antiretroviral treatment, heightening the risk of transmitting the disease.

The HSV529 trial noted that results are pending from a study evaluating whether the vaccine increases immune responses in the skin at the injection site in the form of lesions.

According to Nimedhealth, genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection that affects but males and females plus even children(from sexual abuse). It is caused by a virus called Herpes simplex hominis type 2 (HSV-2) virus which is the commonest and and in some cases herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). HSV-2 has been associated with carcinoma of the cervix and sometimes penile cancer- Don’t be scared, it has not be proven for men. In pregnancy it can cause abortion, chorionamnionitis and preterm labour. Neonatal herpes, which has a mortality of up to 50 percent and causes some form of brain damage in those who survive has also been recorded.

https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/06/16/hsv529-vaccine-for-genital-herpes-passes-first-stage-of-trial/?amp/

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What are the criterias you must meet to be eligible for blood donation?

Transfusion of blood or blood products is an invaluable therapeutic measure . It should, however,not be given without good reason because of its potential hazards. Currently whole blood is fractionated into specific components which can be tailored to the physiological needs of the patients.

Indications for whole blood transfusion are:

1. To restore blood volume in cases of sudden loss of 25% or more of the blood volume.
2. Patients undergoing exchange transfusion.
3. Patients who continue to bleed after receiving 4 units of packed red blood cells.

Blood Donation Criteria and Collection of Blood

Donors, who should be between 18-65 and over 50kg in weight, should be:

1. Fit

(i) Haemoglobin of over 12g/dl or more for both males and females.

(ii) No major operation in the last 6 months.

(iii) No pregnancy within the last 12 months.

(iv) No blood donation in the past 6 months.

(v) No clinical malaria in the past one month in endemic areas.

(vi) No blood transfusion, tissue or organ transplantation within the past 12 months.

In view of the scare of new variant CJD, all
recipients of blood from UK donors are permanently deferred as blood donors.

(vii) Free from severe hypertension, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, bleeding disorder or allergic conditions such as asthma.

(viii) No recent unexplained weight loss of 4.5kg or more.

(ix) Not had tattoos, ear or skin piercing, acupuncture or accidental needle-stick injury within the past

2. Free of history or clinical evidence and not carriers of the following diseases:

i) Viral hepatitis
(ii) HIV infection
(iii) Syphilis
(iv) Trypanosomiasis
(v) Brucellosis

The blood should be non-reactive for the VORL test and negative for malarial parasites, hepatitis surface antigen (HBsAg), Hepatitis C virus antibody, HIV I and ll antibody and
IIILVl antibody.

3. Unvaccinated within the last 3 weeks and must not belong to any of the risk groups for HIV infection e.g.homosexuals, IV drug abusers or commercial sex workers and their clients.

Collection of blood should be done under strict asepsis into a sterile plastic bag containing 60ml of citrate-phosphate-dextrose (CPD) as anticoagulant and preservative.

Citrate phosphate-dextrose (CPD) keeps the red cells viable for 21 days invitro. The use of CPDA-1, adenine-enriched CPD, extends the shelf-life to 35 days. The labelled plastic bag is stored as early as possible in a special blood bank refrigerator at 2-6 degree Celsius.

Afterwards the following tests are done on donor blood collected into a separate container.

1. ABO and Rh grouping.

2. Serological tests for syphilis, HBsAg, HCV, HTLVI and HIVI & II.

3. Thick and thin films for malaria parasites

4. The American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) recommends that donor blood should be tested for HBC antibody and p24 antigen or HIV- l antigen and all reactive donations should be discarded.

https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/04/23/the-criteria-you-must-meet-before-blood-donation/?amp

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Voluntary blood donation is still the best

Mods please today is World Blood donor Day. Please move to front page.

In marking of the world Blood Donor Day, the Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria (IHVN) sheds light on the benefits of blood donation.

The Virology Institute says regular blood donation improves body fitness, lowers calories and helps produce and maintain required level of iron in human body.

Mr. Abdullahi Abubakar, the Blood Safety Programme Manager, IHVN disclosed this at a blood donation drive in Abuja on Friday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was to mark World Blood Donor Day, with theme: “Blood Donation and Universal Access to Safe Blood Donation: Safe Blood for All.”

Abubakar explained that donating one pint of blood (450 ml) could remove 650 calories from the donor’s body.

He reminded that transfusion of blood helps save millions of lives every year and could put natural smile on the faces of blood receivers.

According to him, blood donation can help patients suffering from life-threatening health conditions live longer with higher quality of life.

He also said that blood donation had an essential life-saving role in maternal and child care, and during emergency response to man-made and natural disasters.

He added that blood donation could also enhance the production of new blood cells, adding that “When blood is withdrawn, the donor’s body immediately begins to replenish the lost blood within 24 hours of donation.

“All of the red blood cells the donor loses during donation are completely replaced within one month to two months.”

He explained that the best way to ensure safe blood supply was through regular donation by voluntary and unpaid blood donors. Donate blood for free and not for sale.

Also, Mrs Oluyemi Ehigie of the National Blood Transfusion Service, Abuja said that it was important to donate blood voluntarily to National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), saying blood in storage is often in short supply.

Ehigie said that only about four people out of 1000 in low-income countries donate blood, therefore calling for the need to meet the national supply.

Christopher Erhabo, an official of IHVN, stressed on the benefits of blood donation and assured that there was no pain in donating blood.

”I have been donating blood for three years now and I don’t regret it and I am glad my blood has been saving lives,” he said.

A physician, Dr Tongdiyen Jasper called on Nigerians to use this opportunity to donate blood as no one knew whose life the blood would save.

Jasper said that he had peace each time he donated blood, adding that blood was sacred and priceless.

”I will do this over and over because the purpose is to help someone who is dying,” she said.

https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/06/14/benefits-of-blood-donation-virology-institute/?amp/url]

Moderators please move this to front page to raise awareness amongst Nigerians. Thank you.

Sad news of second Ebola death in Uganda. A second person has died of Ebola in Uganda, just days after the first case was detected in the country, the health ministry said on Thursday.
The 50-year-old woman who died on Wednesday night was the grandmother of a 5-year-old boy who became the country’s first victim of the highly infectious virus after returning from a trip to Congo, where over 1,000 people had died in the latest outbreak.

A 3-year-old child was also confirmed to have the disease and is still hospitalised.

Seven other people suspected of having Ebola are also in an isolation ward near the border with north-east Congo.

“She passed on yesterday at Bwera health centre but the baby, her grandson, is still alive,’’ health ministry spokesman Emmanuel Ainebyoona told dpa.

The government has stepped up health control measures among communities along the Congo border.

These include urging people to wash their hands with soap, avoid shaking hands or hugging and report people with Ebola-like symptoms.

Authorities are also telling people to avoid large gatherings in places of worship and at markets, as well as funerals and weddings.

According to the Center for Disease Control, Ebola virus was first discovered in 1976 near the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, the virus has been infecting people from time to time, leading to outbreaks in several African countries. Scientists do not know where Ebola virus comes from. However, based on the nature of similar viruses, they believe the virus is animal-borne, with bats being the most likely source. The bats carrying the virus can transmit it to other animals, like apes, monkeys, duikers and humans.

Ebola virus spreads to people through direct contact with bodily fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from EVD. This can occur when a person touches the infected body fluids (or objects that are contaminated with them), and the virus gets in through broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, or mouth. The virus can also spread to people through direct contact with the blood, body fluids and tissues of infected fruit bats or primates. People can get the virus through sexual contact as well.

Recovery from EVD depends on good supportive care and the patient’s immune response. Those who do recover develop antibodies that can last 10 years, possibly longer. It is not known if people who recover are immune for life or if they can later become infected with a different species of Ebola virus. Some survivors may have long-term complications, such as joint and vision problems.

https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/06/13/ebola-alert-uganda-records-second-death-from-ebola/?amp/url]

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The United States has contributed $495m for malaria control in Nigeria since 2011, the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, has said.

Symingyon disclosed this in a piece, titled ‘US salutes health champions in Nigeria leading efforts to end malaria, to commemorate the World Malaria Day.

He said, “On World Malaria Day, the United States is proud to recognise our partnership with Nigeria and support your fight to beat this deadly disease.
“We salute all Nigeria’s health champions — from health workers to mothers, pharmacists to drivers, journalists to researchers, teachers to warehouse managers — and all those working to end malaria.”

He said the global community had achieved remarkable success, adding that malaria mortality had been cut by half in sub-Saharan Africa, with over seven million lives saved since 2000.

Symingyon said, “In Nigeria, the United States has contributed $495m for malaria control since the US President’s Malaria Initiative began in 2011, distributing more than 26 million long-lasting insecticidal bed nets, 23 million malaria rapid diagnostic test kits, 52 million treatment courses, and 14 million doses of medication to prevent malaria in pregnancy.

“As we commemorate World Malaria Day on April 25, we celebrate this success. As the world’s leading donor in global health, the United States is committed to working with our partners to intensify efforts to end malaria for good.”
According to him, fighting malaria is a smart investment to protect health, create opportunity, and foster growth and security worldwide.


The US envoy said, “Countries are best positioned to beat malaria with strong partnerships behind them. Since 2011, PMI, led by the US Agency for International Development and implemented together with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has partnered with Nigeria to support their fight against malaria.
“PMI’s transformative programmes in Nigeria leverage and strengthen national leadership, resources, and systems to deliver life-saving interventions more effectively and promote enduring malaria control gains.

“This World Malaria Day, we are proud to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to continuing this global progress and ending malaria in Nigeria. And I extend our hand in partnership to all of those who will join us. Zero malaria starts with me, you, and everyone working together for a more prosperous and healthy future for all.”
According to Medical News Today, Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease. The Anopheles mosquito transmits it to humans.
The parasites in mosquitos that spread malaria belong to the Plasmodium genus. Over 100 types of Plasmodium parasite can infect a variety of species. Different types replicate at different rates, changing how quickly the symptoms escalate, and the severity of the disease.

Five types of Plasmodium parasite can infect humans. These occur in different parts of the world. Some cause a more severe type of malaria than others.

Once an infected mosquito bites a human, the parasites multiply in the host’s liver before infecting and destroying red blood cells.

In some places, early diagnosis can help treat and control malaria. However, some countries lack the resources to carry out effective screening.

Currently, no vaccine is available for use in the United States, although one vaccine has a license in Europe.

In the early 1950s, advances in treatment eliminated malaria from the U.S. However, between 1,500 and 2,000 cases still occur each year, mostly in those who have recently traveled to malaria-endemic areas.

https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/04/25/ending-malaria-we-have-spent-495-for-eradicating-malaria-since-2011-us/

The United States has contributed $495m for malaria control in Nigeria since 2011, the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, has said.

Symingyon disclosed this in a piece, titled ‘US salutes health champions in Nigeria leading efforts to end malaria, to commemorate the World Malaria Day.

He said, “On World Malaria Day, the United States is proud to recognise our partnership with Nigeria and support your fight to beat this deadly disease.
“We salute all Nigeria’s health champions — from health workers to mothers, pharmacists to drivers, journalists to researchers, teachers to warehouse managers — and all those working to end malaria.”

He said the global community had achieved remarkable success, adding that malaria mortality had been cut by half in sub-Saharan Africa, with over seven million lives saved since 2000.

Symingyon said, “In Nigeria, the United States has contributed $495m for malaria control since the US President’s Malaria Initiative began in 2011, distributing more than 26 million long-lasting insecticidal bed nets, 23 million malaria rapid diagnostic test kits, 52 million treatment courses, and 14 million doses of medication to prevent malaria in pregnancy.

“As we commemorate World Malaria Day on April 25, we celebrate this success. As the world’s leading donor in global health, the United States is committed to working with our partners to intensify efforts to end malaria for good.”
According to him, fighting malaria is a smart investment to protect health, create opportunity, and foster growth and security worldwide.


The US envoy said, “Countries are best positioned to beat malaria with strong partnerships behind them. Since 2011, PMI, led by the US Agency for International Development and implemented together with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has partnered with Nigeria to support their fight against malaria.
“PMI’s transformative programmes in Nigeria leverage and strengthen national leadership, resources, and systems to deliver life-saving interventions more effectively and promote enduring malaria control gains.

“This World Malaria Day, we are proud to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to continuing this global progress and ending malaria in Nigeria. And I extend our hand in partnership to all of those who will join us. Zero malaria starts with me, you, and everyone working together for a more prosperous and healthy future for all.”
According to Medical News Today, Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease. The Anopheles mosquito transmits it to humans.
The parasites in mosquitos that spread malaria belong to the Plasmodium genus. Over 100 types of Plasmodium parasite can infect a variety of species. Different types replicate at different rates, changing how quickly the symptoms escalate, and the severity of the disease.

Five types of Plasmodium parasite can infect humans. These occur in different parts of the world. Some cause a more severe type of malaria than others.

Once an infected mosquito bites a human, the parasites multiply in the host’s liver before infecting and destroying red blood cells.

In some places, early diagnosis can help treat and control malaria. However, some countries lack the resources to carry out effective screening.

Currently, no vaccine is available for use in the United States, although one vaccine has a license in Europe.

In the early 1950s, advances in treatment eliminated malaria from the U.S. However, between 1,500 and 2,000 cases still occur each year, mostly in those who have recently traveled to malaria-endemic areas.

https://nimedhealth.com.ng/2019/04/25/ending-malaria-we-have-spent-495-for-eradicating-malaria-since-2011-us/

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What are genital warts?
Highlights
genital warts are products of a sexually transmitted infection caused by human papilloma virus.
they are common in both sexes. Genital warts in women are particularly dangerous in because of the risk of cervical cancer.
genital warts can be treated but cannot be cured hence the rate of recurrence is high.
genital warts in children points to sexual abuse
genital warts are common in uncircumcised men.
about 90 serotypes of human papilloma virus exists, few are of clinical importance.
Genital warts are a fleshy cauliflower- like growths on the private part. The warts are caused by human papilloma virus low risk serotypes 5, 6 and 11. High risk human papilloma virus 16 and 18 are responsible for cervical cancer in women. Over 300,000 persons between the age group of 17-37 develop genital warts yearly. Genital warts can be developed weeks, months or even years after sexual exposure. There are about serotypes of human papilloma viruses of which serotypes 5, 6, 11, and 18 most commonly affect the genital tract through sexual transmission.

RISK FACTORS
Who is at risk of developing genital warts?
Genital warts can occur in anybody but the following groups are more susceptible to the infection:

sexually active males and females
men having sex with men (MSM)
persons with HIV/AIDs
commercial sex workers
immunocompromised individuals like diabetes milletus and cancer patients
persons indulging in risky sexual behaviours
sexually abused individuals
having multiple sexual partners.
Symptoms
What are the symptoms of genital warts
Warts caused by human papilloma virus can be single or multiple, raised, or flat. Perianal warts whilst being more commonly found in MSM, are also found in heterosexual men and in women. The commonest signs of genital warts are:

1.fleshy, flat, or bumpy growths on the penis that look like a cauliflower
growth may be itchy

2.single or multiple growth

3.the growths are commoner on the glans of the penis

4.pain may be experienced if infected

5.the growths may multiply to form large, clustered, and vegetating giant mass
the giant type occurs most commonly in uncircumcised males

6.In some males, growth may be found in the urethral and this may make urination difficult. Genital warts in males apart from the penis may be found on the scrotum, groin, around the anus, lips, tongue, jaw, hands, foot, or throat of a person involved in MouthAction.

For women, warts are not visible i.e. may not be found in the vulva inside the vaginal wall, cervix, or anus hence they feel a burning sensation, have intense itching, pain during intercourse and some may even bleed. Genital warts in pregnancy, may dramatically increase in size and number making treatment difficult. Rarely, they are large enough to obstruct labour and, in this case, delivery by caesarean section may be required. Rarely, mother-to-child transmission of HPV leads to anogenital warts, or possibly laryngeal tumours, in the newborn.

When do genital warts develop?

It may take weeks, months, or years after exposure before warts develop. Sometimes there are asymptomatic carriers of HPV that can infect others. Hence, genital warts may not necessarily translate to unfaithfulness of your partner in some instances, it could be that complicated.

Diagnosis

How are genital warts diagnosed?

The diagnosis can be made clinically by the doctor by taking history especially your sexual history and performing a physical examination. The doctor most times makes a “spot diagnosis” by just observation of your perianal area for visible warts.

For women, a full pelvic examination is performed with a pap smear from the cervix taken for further investigation to rule out cervical cancer. For both males and females, an instrument called protoscope may be introduced into your rectum for examination and to take samples for investigations.

Treatment of genital wart

Can genital warts be treated?

Yes. A variety of treatments are available for established cases of genital warts. The following are treatment options on how to get rid of genital warts:

1.Podophyllotoxin, 0.5% solution or 0.15% cream. Apply twice daily for 3 days, followed by 4 days’ rest, fore up to 4 weeks. It is suitable for home treatment of external warts. Rub Vaseline or petroleum jelly at the base of the warts before rubbing the cream to avoid burns. Podophyllin should not be used in pregnant women.

2.Imiquimod cream applied 3 times weekly (and washed off after 6-10hours) for up to 16 weeks is also suitable for external warts. Contraindicated in pregnancy.

podophyllin and imiquimod creams are used as home remedies for getting ride of genital warts.

3.Cryotherapy which involves freezing of the warts with liquid nitrogen is also a treatment modality but the rate of reccurence is high.

4.Surgery can be used for genital warts removal. This is done under local or general anasthesia

5. Electrocautery, involving cutting the warts with electric current is a treatment option for warts. It is now discarded because of the risk of inhalation of HPV associated with. An inhaled HPV can cause laryngeal carcinoma to the doctor.

Prevention

How can genital warts be prevented?

The prevention of warts and hence, Human Papilloma Virus follows the age-long slogan of HIV prevention which is Abstinence, Be faithful to your partner, Condom use (ABC of prevention). Condom can help prevent the transmission of HPV to non-infected partners, but it may affect parts not covered by the condom.

Vaccination against has been introduced and it on routine use in many countries including Nigeria. As at now, two types of the vaccine exist: the bivalent vaccine called cevarix protects against HPV types 16 and 18 which are the serotypes responsible for cervical cancer. The quadrivalent vaccine (gardasil) offers protection against HPV types 6 and 11, which are responsible for 90% of warts. To be effective, HPV vaccination should be taken before the onset of sexual activity, especially at age 11-13years, in a course of 3 injections. Vaccination does not protect against all forms of cancer- causing HPV, hence, routine cervical screening will be necessary.

Male circumcision at birth is an indirect method of prevention of warts.

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