LASG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO END TUBERCULOSIS IN COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LASG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO END TUBERCULOSIS IN COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS STATE The Lagos State Government on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to completely eradicate Tuberculosis (TB) at the grassroots level across the metropolis.  The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District III, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke made this known during a courtesy visit by the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria team to her Ikoyi office, emphasising the present administration's commitment to continually prioritise health security across the state. She said the Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Sanwo-Olu, is a Tuberculosis (TB) champion with the mandate of ending TB now and the continuous expansion of TB scale-up diagnostic centres.  According to her, “The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Sanwo-Olu is a TB champion. We, the team at the Lagos State Health District III, are satisfying Madam First Lady in achieving our TB mandate. Every day, when we turn on our TV we see ...

FIRE AT DUBLIN SITE DESIGNATED FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS. (PHOTO).


 A fire has broken out at a site in Coolock, North Dublin, which was being renovated to accommodate international protection applicants. Dublin Fire Brigade is currently at the former Crown Paints factory on the Malahide Road. Hoses have been deployed, and smoke is seen billowing from the building.

The fire brigade reported that two fire engines are on the scene. Firefighters are actively extinguishing the fire, which is now contained. “We expect to finish at the scene soon,” a spokesperson said.


An Garda Síochána (Irish police force) issued a statement: “Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident in which a fire has broken out at a premises on the Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.”


Traffic on Malahide Road at Coolock remains open in both directions.


**What is the Coolock Site?**


The site in Coolock, North Dublin, was being prepared to house asylum seekers. It has been the focal point of protests and violence earlier this week. Construction was slated to begin soon on the Malahide Road site. On Monday, protesters targeted the site, resulting in machinery and pallets being set ablaze.


More than 200 Gardaí were deployed to manage the unrest. During these disturbances, three Garda cars were damaged, with one set on fire. Fireworks and other objects were also thrown, leading to significant property damage and public disorder.


Additionally, a nearby building used by police as a security guard station and several vehicles were damaged. Twenty-nine protesters were arrested and charged, 15 of whom appeared in court on various charges.

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