KEBBI GOVT DONATES 10 HILUX VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY ON SOKOTO–BADAGRY SUPER HIGHWAY. (PHOTOS).

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 Kebbi Govt Donates 10 Hilux Vehicles to Boost Security on Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway  The Kebbi State Government has handed over 10 brand-new Hilux vehicles to the Federal Ministry of Works to strengthen security for personnel working on the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. The vehicles were formally received by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who praised Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris (Kauran Gwandu), for the donation. Goronyo described the gesture as a clear demonstration of the state government’s commitment to protecting workers and contractors on the strategic highway corridor. He explained that the vehicles will be deployed exclusively to security operatives providing cover for construction teams along the section of the super highway passing through Kebbi State. The Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway is a multi-state infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and economic activities across northern and southern Nigeria. More...

CHINA IS DEALING WITH A SURGE IN CASES OF THE HUMAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS, FIVE YEARS AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (PHOTO).


 China is dealing with a surge in cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), five years after the Covid-19 pandemic.


 The virus, which causes flu-like symptoms similar to Covid-19, is reportedly spreading rapidly. Videos and social media posts show crowded hospitals, with claims that crematories and healthcare facilities are overwhelmed. Health experts say multiple viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Covid-19, are circulating in the country.


Unverified social media claims suggest that China may have declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak, but no official confirmation has been made. Children’s hospitals are reportedly under severe pressure, with rising cases of pneumonia, including “white lung” infections. The situation has raised alarm among citizens, sparking fears of another health crisis.


In response, China’s disease control authority announced on Friday that it is piloting a new monitoring system for respiratory diseases and pneumonia of unknown origin. Officials expect cases of respiratory illnesses to rise during the winter and are working to set up protocols for managing unknown pathogens. This is a step forward from five years ago when authorities were less prepared to handle the emergence of Covid-19.


Health experts are urging caution as the outbreak unfolds, advising people to monitor symptoms and take preventive measures. The rapid spread of HMPV and other viruses highlights the ongoing challenges of managing respiratory diseases, especially during colder months when such illnesses typically spike.


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