Monday Inspiration (June 27, 2022)
A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right, and evil doesn’t become good, just because it;s accepted by a majority.
Monday Motivation (June 20, 2022)
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Democratic Republic of Congo has 7 Epidemics!
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has a very high infectious disease burden and is prone to recurrent epidemics that require emergency support and create additional humanitarian needs. One outbreak alone will overburden the health personnel. Read more: https://reliefweb.int/report/democratic-republic-congo/democratic-republic-congo-epidemics-dg-echo-who-authorities-echo-daily-flash-20-may-2022. The DRC needs assistance urgently for health personnel but also for funding to respond to the …
Monkeypox is endemic in Nigeria. Surveillance isn’t what it should be!
In Nigeria, we don’t know how much of the disease we have, because surveillance is not what it should be. We are missing many of the monkeypox cases in the rural areas. The surveillance of diseases in Nigeria was affected by the COVID pandemic. The over-concentration and shift of resources to respond to COVID and the fear of contracting COVID in health facilities contributed to …
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Monday Inspiration (May 16, 2022)
Love is nothing without action. Trust is nothing without proof. Sorry is nothing without change.
Smallpox Eradication Globally May 8, 1980
We were all caught up in Mothers Day, yesterday. So I missed an important milestone. Smallpox Eradication Program in India was my first posting overseas. You will need some time to read the attached article, but it is worth the time. And why you should be thankful for vaccines! Read More: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/21493812/smallpox-eradication-vaccines-infectious-disease-covid-19
