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NIHA Mobilizes Over 300 NGOs to Partner with Government on COVID-19 Reach Out
NIHA Mobilizes Over 300 NGOs to Partner with Government on COVID-19 Reach Out
The Nigerian Humanitarian Action (NIHA) has mobilize over 300 NGOs to partner with the Federal Government on Covid-19 Reach Out.
NIHA is the Principal interface Organization for State and non-State Institutions with a mandate to Initiate, Organize, Advocate & Coordinate Social Enterprises and Humanitarian Assistance within Nigeria as a whole – in order to Improve & Strengthen Government and Non-Governmental Interventions in the Sector.
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In view of this, NIHA came up with a laudable Initiative called ‘Reach Out’ through strategic action. The sole goal of ‘Reach Out’ is to aid the fight against Covid-19 via cushioning the direct impact of this pandemic on Nigerians amid the total shutdown of the economy.
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This was revealed by the National Convener, Mr Kletsaint Akoh in a media statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, April 15th.
NIHA also plans to mobilize individuals, humanitarian and professional organization, service-oriented benefactors to support government effort in addressing COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria
According to Kletsaint, over 300 Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) on the platform of NIHA are to provide basic relief to the most vulnerable in the society through the support of organization and individuals.
He said NIHA is the institutional rallying point for state and non-state actors in collaborating to address the National Humanitarian emergencies occasioned by COVID-19 in Nigeria. Special appeal for support fund instrument both for government and NGO’s will be deploy including food and critical home needs to the most vulnerable people in Nigeria.
Kletsaint however appeals to Nigerians to bear the pains associated with the lockdown as it is a temporary measure and the best option in curtailing the spread of Coronavirus. He also appealed to corporate organizations, philanthropist and religious organizations who are yet to show support to do so by through ‘Reach Out’.
He also advice Nigerians to observe social distance, use hand sanitizers and maintain regular hygiene during this period.
He revealed that the coalition of NGO’s in NIHA umbrella have their network of volunteers spread across the 36 states and FCT who are ready to volunteer for this course for effective provision of the desire humanitarian support in this critical time.
Coronavirus
COVID-19: Chinese Embassy Issues Nigerians and Other Nationals Travel Restrictions into China
COVID-19: Chinese Embassy Issues Nigerians and Other Nationals Travel Restrictions into China
The Chinese authorities have issued fresh travel restrictions into China by Nigerians and other nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits.
A public notice issued by the Embassy of China and Consulate in Nigeria today November 5, states that the decision was based on the COVID19 concerns in Nigeria. Other countries placed on temporary travel restrictions include the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Philippines, and a few others.
The Chinese embassy says it will no longer issue certified health declaration form for non-Chinese nationals in the country. It, however, said holders of diplomatic passports, courtesy, or C visas would not be affected by the regulation.
‘Notice of temporary suspension of entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits.’
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, China has decided to temporarily suspend entry into China by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria holding visas or residence permits still valid at the time of this announcement.
The Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria will no longer issue a certified health declaration form for the above-mentioned personnel. Entry by holders of diplomatic service, courtesy or C visas will not be affected.
Foreign nationals visiting China for emergency needs may apply for visas at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. Entry by non-Chinese nationals in Nigeria with visas issued after November 3, 2020, will not be affected.” the public notice read
Reacting to the development, the spokesman, Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry, Wang Wenbin, told AFP that the entry suspension was a legitimate and valid move consistent with international customary practices.
Woman loses hearing in one ear after mild Covid-19 infection
A woman identified as Meredith Harrell lost her hearing in one ear after mild Covid-19 Infection.
According to Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent, Harrell was walking from her backyard into the house, her right ear suddenly started to ring.
She realized that, other than the ringing, she couldn’t hear anything out of that ear.”It was like someone flipped a switch,” she said.
Harrell’s hearing loss was a mystery until about a week later, when she took a Covid-19 test. It was positive.
Even though she never felt sick, an otologist — a doctor who specializes in hearing — explained to Harrell that the virus was likely the culprit.
Meredith Harrell with her son, Mason. The family tested positive for Covid-19.
Viruses such as measles, mumps and meningitis are known to sometimes cause sudden hearing loss, and there’s growing evidence that the novel coronavirus should be added to the list.
“We’re hearing more and more that people have hearing loss as part of their Covid infection,” said Dr. Matthew Stewart, associate professor of otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
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There are no statistics on how common it is for people who’ve had Covid-19 to experience hearing loss, but a few small studies point to a possible link.
A team in Manchester, England, asked Covid-19 patients eight weeks after they’d been discharged from the hospital whether they’d experienced any hearing changes or ringing in their ears.
Of the 138 patients in the study, published in the International Journal of Audiology, 13% said yes.
He said the reason is that the coronavirus is known to cause blood clots in other areas of the body, and he thinks that could be happening in the “extremely small blood vessels” in the inner ear.
Kevin Munro, an audiological scientist who co-authored the study in Manchester, said he thinks that theory makes sense.”
The capillaries in the inner ear are the smallest in the human body, so it wouldn’t take much to block them,” he said.
Munro and his team at the University of Manchester are planning larger studies on Covid-19 and hearing loss.
Until then, they’re not sure why it seems like some Covid-19 patients develop hearing loss while others don’t.
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