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FG Asks Nigerians Not to Shun Handwashing Culture Insists It is Crucial for Public Health

FG Asks Nigerians Not to Shun Handwashing Culture Insists It is Crucial for Public Health
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has encouraged Nigerians not to shun the handwashing culture, insisting that clean hands are crucial for public health and global health security.
Speaking at the commemoration of the Global Handwashing Day in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako while noting that about 1.8 million children under the age of 5 die each year from diarrheal diseases and pneumonia, the top two killers of young children around the world, said: “Promoting proper handwashing in Nigeria is a strategic move to equip the nation in its fight against disease outbreaks as well as global threats such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR).”

He lamented that children and other vulnerable population are more prone to such diseases like diarrheal diseases and pneumonia, because of poor knowledge about the importance and practice of effective handwashing. In order to create and promote awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing as an easy, effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives, noting that the United Nations General Assembly in 2008 declared 15th October of every year as Global Handwashing Day.
The Minister said this years’ theme: “Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?” reflects an important question which provokes the thought that irrespective of the significant progress made in promoting handwashing with soup under running water, “our journey is far from over. This theme therefore confronts every sector and every individual with the reason to continue practicing and promoting effective handwashing and not to neglect this simple but powerful practice seeing that the benefits are limitless.”
He stated that: “Hand hygiene inclusion in government plans and funding not only improves health but also boosts the economy by reducing the burden on health services and promoting high healthcare standards.
“It also contributes to attaining multiple target’s of the Sustainable Development Goals on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), nutrition, education, health and economic growth.”
He stressed that: “For businesses including markets, effective hand hygiene practices can significantly reduce the spread of infectious diseases leading to fewer sick days for businessmen/traders, and increased productivity. This enhances marketplace well-being, supports public health, and strengthens overall resilience against disruption of business.
“In schools and workplaces such as hospitals and offices, clean hands are important in preventing diseases including hospital-acquired infections, ensuring consistent school/work attendance, and increased productivity.
“In the home, clean hands are still very much important to maintain good health by reducing the transmission of infectious agents (germs), and lowering the risk of infections such as diarrhea, typhoid and respiratory infections. Clean hands are still important in the home to prevent cross-contamination of food thereby reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses. Very importantly clean hands help to protects vulnerable family members such as newborns, elderly and immunocompromised individuals who are more susceptible to infections.”
The minister insisted that: “Handwashing with soap under running water helps to reduce diarrhoeal diseases by 30%, respiratory infections up to 20%, and can also help to reduce the transmission of outbreak-related diseases such as cholera, Lassa fever, Ebola, COVID-19, m-pox etc. Handwashing is protective against up to 50% of avoidable infections acquired during health care and also prevents the spread of antimicrobial resistance.”
FG Asks Nigerians Not to Shun Handwashing Culture Insists It is Crucial for Public Health
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Suspected burglar beaten to death by mob in Gwagwalada

Suspected burglar beaten to death by mob in Gwagwalada
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected burglar met a tragic end on Sunday morning in Gwaka Village, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), after an irate mob beat him to death for allegedly attempting to break into a shop at the local market.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. when the unidentified suspect was reportedly caught trying to force his way into a shop using a master key.
Sources said his actions drew the attention of some traders and youths in the area, who descended on him with sticks and other objects, beating him unconscious before authorities could arrive.
Community leader, placed a distress call to security operatives after the situation escalated.
The unconscious suspect was later rushed to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), where medical personnel on duty confirmed him dead on arrival.
His remains have since been deposited at the hospital mortuary pending identification and autopsy.
Authorities have commenced investigation into the incident and have warned residents against taking the law into their own hands.
Suspected burglar beaten to death by mob in Gwagwalada
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Bandits kill one CPG member, two hunters in Zamfara village ambush

Bandits kill one CPG member, two hunters in Zamfara village ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have killed a member of the Community Protection Guard (CPG) and two local hunters during a confrontation in Kungurki village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred late on Sunday evening when the joint team of CPG personnel and local hunters mobilised to counter an alleged large movement of suspected bandits believed to be loyal to a notorious kingpin, Muhammad Bello, also known as Dansaudi.
The source said that the security volunteers had advanced into the village to repel the bandits when they came under heavy gunfire.
Three members of the joint team one CPG operative and two hunters were fatally shot in the ambush.
Bandits kill one CPG member, two hunters in Zamfara village ambush
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Fourteen arrested bandits confirmed loyal to notorious militia leader Konyo in Benue

Fourteen arrested bandits confirmed loyal to notorious militia leader Konyo in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen of the 25 suspects arrested during a recent joint security operation in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State have been confirmed to be loyalists of the notorious militia and bandits’ leader, Konyo.
The suspects were apprehended on Monday during a confidence-building patrol and show-of-force conducted along the Katsina-Ala–Takum Federal Highway, following intelligence reports of planned attacks on Tor-Donga town.
Credible findings revealed that the 14 individuals are members of an armed militia network responsible for a wave of violent crimes including kidnappings and ambushes in Gbise and surrounding communities.
The confirmed suspects are Awuhe Terungwa, Asawa Terseer, Terkura Audu, Terseer Gusa, Sesugh Terver, Dengba Tersugh Benjamin, Goji Abraham, Joshua Ioraenyi, Chia Fanen, Mson Iorfa, Terhemen Yanmeer, Yerfa Iorchir, Viashima Ngutor, and Vendaga Anthony – all natives of Gbise town.
Their arrest followed swift action by joint troops who stormed the area after sighting suspicious individuals along the highway. A subsequent raid led to the arrest of others attempting to regroup in the nearby bush.
Security monitoring and operations in the area have been intensified to forestall further violence
Fourteen arrested bandits confirmed loyal to notorious militia leader Konyo in Benue
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