Here's a report from Voice of America that underlines the need to step up the efforts to eradicate polio in Nigeria.
"Polio is again on the rise in Nigeria and doctors said the entire region should be on alert. An alarming number of new cases have been found in the north, where authorities are already dealing with the unrest caused by the militant group Boko Haram. Health officials warn that even a few cases of polio can lead to a devastating outbreak. More
As we get ready to reach out to Abuja, the work for the team of doctors from India who are now getting ready to fly from Mumbai on 1st of December for the 10-days India-Nigeria Polio Surgeries medicare mission, becomes more challenging and yet timely.
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"Polio is again on the rise in Nigeria and doctors said the entire region should be on alert. An alarming number of new cases have been found in the north, where authorities are already dealing with the unrest caused by the militant group Boko Haram. Health officials warn that even a few cases of polio can lead to a devastating outbreak. More
As we get ready to reach out to Abuja, the work for the team of doctors from India who are now getting ready to fly from Mumbai on 1st of December for the 10-days India-Nigeria Polio Surgeries medicare mission, becomes more challenging and yet timely.
Dear team mates,
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely wonderful,joyous and a very satisfying feeling to be a member of TEAM NIGERIA.
I guess we will plan and finalise the programme, the teams and the procedures that we will have to perform there when we meet at Mumbai.
Apart from the work side I would like to know the details regarding special equipments that may be needed ( battery operated drills, special osteotomes, "K" wires and cutters there of ).
A list of essentials like a mosquito repellant cream, batch of anti diarrhea doses, water purification tablets etc need to be spelled out to each member for there personal safety. I guess the currency of choice to be carried will be the US Dollar?
Do post detailing these.