The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Tuesday, said strategies are already in place to ensure the country stays polio-free. Nigeria, along with the rest of Africa, was declared polio-free by the World Health Organisation on Tuesday, marking the eradication of a second virus from the continent, since smallpox 40 years ago. “The chances of a resurgence are …
Month: August 2020
‘A Glorious Day For Nigeria’, FG Lauds Polio Eradication Certification
A file photo of the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, at a press conference in Abuja. Channels TV/ Sodiq Adelakun. The Federal Government has lauded the historic certification of Nigeria and Africa as a polio-free country and continent, respectively. In a statement on Tuesday, the government welcomed the development as “a glorious day for Nigeria” and fulfilment of …
Africa To Be Declared Polio-Free
The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to certify on Tuesday that the African continent is free from wild polio, four years after the last cases appeared in northeastern Nigeria. “Thanks to the relentless efforts by governments, donors, frontline health workers and communities, up to 1.8 million children have been saved from the crippling life-long paralysis,” the WHO said …
We’ll end Hepatitis in Nigeria like Polio – Rotary International … reposted by rotaryvieast.org
Rotary will join forces with the government and other health organisations to end Hepatitis in Nigeria like it did poliomyelitis, the District 9125 Governor for Rotary International, Rotn. Jumoke Bamigboye, has said. Speaking at the launch of World Hepatitis Day by the Rotary Club of Abuja Metro in Jabi District of Abuja yesterday, she described the virus as a silent …
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ROTARY CLUB OF V.I EAST is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting Every Tuesday ! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89857384109 Meeting ID: 898 5738 4109 Zelda Obuseh Club Assistant Secretary Abi John Balogun Publicity Commitee
History of Women in Rotary Until 1989, the Constitution and Bylaws of Rotary International stated that Rotary club membership was for males only. www.rotaryvieast.org
In 1978, the Rotary Club of Duarte, California, USA, invited three women to become members. The RI Board withdrew the charter of that club for violation of the RI constitution. The club brought suit against RI claiming a violation of a state civil rights law that prevents discrimination of any form in business establishments or public accommodations. The appeals court …
Bristow Helicopters Fire Over 100 Pilots, Engineers
Bristow Helicopters on Tuesday announced it was relieving over 100 pilots and engineers of their jobs due to the severe impact of COVID-19. In a statement signed by management, Bristow disclosed that it had engaged with the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) to negotiate a fair and equitable redundancy compensation for the sacked employees. The airline stated that …