MALI RENAMES COLONIAL FRENCH STREET NAMES. (PHOTO).

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 Mali renames colonial French street names Mali followed Burkina Faso and Niger on Wednesday in renaming streets and squares in its capital to get rid of their French colonial names, AFP reported. Streets bearing the names of members of France's colonial administration have been rebaptised in Bamako, according to a decree by the junta chief. Cedeao Avenue (the French acronym for the Economic Community of West African States or ECOWAS) is also now named after a new strategic confederation that Mali has formed with Burkina Faso and Niger – the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). In all, nearly 25 names have been replaced, among them boulevards, streets, squares and public establishments. Niger and Burkina Faso have already made several changes to street and monument names in the last two years. In October, Niger renamed several historic sites in its capital Niamey which previously bore references to old colonial master France. Mali has been ruled by the military since back-to-back coups ...
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EBONYI RECORDS 23 DEATHS, 48 LASSA FEVER CASES, GOV. NWIFURU REPORTS. (PHOTO).

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 Ebonyi Records 23 Deaths, 48 Lassa Fever Cases, Governor Nwifuru Reports


Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has confirmed that between January and December 2024, the state has recorded 23 deaths and 48 confirmed cases of Lassa fever.


Nwifuru also shared that 25 individuals infected with the disease were treated and discharged. He expressed sorrow for those who lost their lives and commended Doctors Without Borders (MSF) for their role in saving those who survived.


The governor made this announcement during the handover of MSF’s Lassa fever support activities to the state’s Ministry of Health. He expressed concern over the high fatality rate of Lassa fever, both within Ebonyi and across Nigeria.


“The significant humanitarian contributions of MSF to the health and well-being of our people in Ebonyi State are invaluable. As a government, we are deeply grateful,” said Nwifuru. He praised MSF’s efforts, highlighting the organization’s support in surveillance, diagnosis, case management, prevention, and control measures for Lassa fever since their partnership with the state began in 2018.


Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic fever spread by multi-mammate rats, has become endemic in Nigeria and other parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ebonyi’s tropical environment, where the virus’s animal hosts and reservoirs are prevalent. Outbreaks typically occur from December to April.


Governor Nwifuru pointed to poor health-seeking behavior, inadequate sanitation, lack of awareness, and limited community engagement as factors contributing to the spread of the disease. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving healthcare, focusing on diseases like Lassa fever and cholera.


He also highlighted his administration’s efforts to enhance healthcare, including the recruitment of qualified personnel, procurement of medical equipment, and the revitalization of 171 primary healthcare centers. Furthermore, new ambulances, motorcycles for healthcare officers, and SUVs for doctors at general hospitals have been provided.


“I pledge to offer you all necessary support to achieve your goals in Ebonyi State,” Governor Nwifuru concluded.

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