BarcelonaThe W, in all its magnitude, has become a real possibility. After the economic collapse of the covid and a recovery that raised complex calligraphic debates but left the growth curve in the square root symbol, the Russian invasion of Ukraine may bring Europe back to the recession. As it would be the second, the blows received by the European economy would place it in the double vein, a situation that was already experienced with the Great Recession: in the fall of 2008 due to financial and brick problems, the relapse followed. , even worse, in 2012, with the public debt crisis.
Two medics have been confirmed killed by Lassa fever in the last 72 hours in Oyo state, southwestern Nigeria, a medical association said on Thursday.
In a statement, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) described the Lassa fever outbreak in the country as “a new onslaught”, noting that it broke out “when we thought COVID-19 had does its work”.
“We are concerned for other health workers who have been in contact with the deceased without knowing it,” the NMA said, adding that it had advised other health workers affected to be quarantined and treated. all febrile illnesses with a high index of suspicion.
Lassa fever is usually transmitted when the saliva, urine, and feces of rats come into contact with humans through their food or water. Human-to-human transmission is rare but can occur through contact with bodily fluids of an infected person.
In some cases, Lassa fever has symptoms similar to those of malaria, appearing between one and three weeks following exposure to the virus. In mild cases, the disease causes fever, fatigue, weakness and headache.
As part of measures to contain the outbreak among medical workers, the NMA said it has instructed frontline doctors and other healthcare workers to wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
On Saturday, the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said the death toll from Lassa fever in Africa’s most populous country stood at 86 as of February 21.
He said 74 of the country’s 774 local government areas had been affected by the haemorrhagic fever since January.
The case fatality rate in the country has reached 19.1% since the start of the year, according to the NCDC.
The latter said he was distributing medical intervention products to states and treatment centers, as part of measures to control the spread.
Nigeria has activated the national multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary Lassa fever emergency operations center in response to the outbreak since late January.
Lassa Fever Prevention Measures
According to the WHO, Prevention of Lassa fever requires the promotion of good “community hygiene” to prevent rodents from entering homes. Effective measures include keeping cereals and more generally foodstuffs in rodent-resistant containers, disposing of garbage away from dwellings, maintaining cleanliness inside them and the presence of cats.
The rats Mastomys are so abundant in endemic areas that it is impossible to eliminate them completely from the environment. Families should always take care to avoid contact with a sick person’s blood and body fluids.
In a medical setting, staff should always take standard infection prevention and control precautions when caring for patients, regardless of the presumed diagnosis. These precautions include basic hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, wearing personal protective equipment (to protect once morest splashes or other contact with contaminated materials), injection safety and funeral rites.
Health care workers caring for suspected or confirmed cases of Lassa fever should take additional infection control measures to avoid contact with the patient’s blood or body fluids and with contaminated surfaces or materials such as clothes and bed linen. During close contact with patients (within one meter), they should wear face protection (face shield or surgical mask and goggles), a clean, non-sterile, long-sleeved gown and gloves (sterile for certain medical procedures).
Laboratory personnel are also at risk. Specimens taken from humans or animals to test for Lassa virus infection should be handled by trained personnel and analyzed in adequately equipped laboratories.
Rarely, travelers from endemic areas export the disease to other countries. Although malaria, typhoid fever and many other tropical infections are much more common than Lassa fever, this diagnosis should be considered in febrile patients returning from West Africa, especially if they have traveled to rural areas or hospitals in countries where Lassa fever is known to be endemic. Health workers who see a suspected case should immediately contact local or national experts to seek advice and arrange for laboratory testing
Already three years since the wrestling fight with strikes which must oppose the current king of the wrestling arenas, Modou Lo to the prince of Pikine, Ama Baldé, has not been able to stand. Despite the many dates that have been set in the past, it would seem that the gods of the arena have so far vetoed this duel that has kept a whole people in suspense for months… Despite all this, Ama Baldé does not budge and wants his revenge.
As another sign of fate, following the covid-19 pandemic and other blockages which had prompted promoter Luc Nicolaï to postpone the date of the fight several times. A serious injury to Modou Lo, at the level of the ligaments of one of his knees, was at the origin of the new postponement of the event which was to be held on March 13, 2022 at the national wrestling arena (Pikine.) An injury that occurred during his preparation in France, during contact with one of his training partners.
A few days before the postponement of the fight, in an interview with luttetv, Ama Baldé, who was anxious to discuss it with Xaragne Lo, said she wanted revenge. A rematch following Mod ‘Lo’s defeat to young Ama Baldé at the dawn of his wrestling career at a Mbappate tournament (traditional wrestling without a hit.) “The first time I challenged Modou Lô was in 2008… He has already beaten me, I have to take my revenge!”
Continuing, he will admit to having always wanted to rub shoulders with the Rock des Parcelles Assainies who is one of the best Senegalese wrestlers in history. “Dama yagg beug Modou Lo” recognized the son of the late Falaye Baldé who promised a nice revenge to his fans and the people of Pikine.
It remains to be seen when this fight will take place in the end… For the moment, the controversy is swelling over the veracity of Modou Lo’s injury. Despite the presentation of medical evidence (file, MRI results, etc.) and the finding of the said injury by the official doctor of the National Fight Management Committee (Cng.)
Washington / Kyiv: As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its tenth day, the situation is becoming more worrying. The Ukrainian army and people have intensified their fighting in Kiev following reports that Russia has secretly plotted to assassinate Ukrainian President Ladmir Selensky. The Ukrainian fighters, who have declared that it is their responsibility to save the life of their president, are conducting a vigorous search for Russian troops. Several Russian soldiers were also reported killed. Meanwhile, US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Europe next week to assess the situation in Ukraine. Kamala will hold talks with EU members. Kamala is coming to Europe on the instructions of President Joe Biden.
Meanwhile, Russia’s moves to target nuclear power plants have alarmed the world, but all plants in Ukraine are safe. News agencies have reported explosions and subsequent fires around the stations, but no significant damage was reported to the stations.
Russia has repeatedly accused Ukraine of holding foreign students, including Indians, hostage to the UN Security Council. Russia has said similar incidents took place in Sumi and Kharkiv. Russia has asked Ukraine to provide a safe passage for foreign students. Russia has deployed 1,300 buses for the evacuation. At the same time, India reiterated its demand for a ceasefire. In this case, the rescue operation might not continue. India has asked Russia and Ukraine to consider the need for a temporary ceasefire. India said travel facilities provided by Russia were not being utilized and that the buses provided for evacuation might not reach the students.
Fighting is also raging on the internet front. Russia also bans Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Both sides are working hard to prevent news that they do not like. Meanwhile, news channels in Russia stopped broadcasting. The BBC and CNN have ceased operations in Russia. The move comes following news of the war tightened. Bloomberg News also stopped operating in Russia.