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Don decries low awareness of thrombosis, ailment that causes instant death, in Nigeria
By Francesca Hangeior
As the world marks World Thrombosis Day on October 13, 2024, the Dean, Faculty of Health Law and Humanities University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, LeRoy Edozien, has called on government at all levels and stakeholders to create more awareness in a bid to reduce the rate of death occasioned by the thrombosis.
Prof Edozien, who is a Convener of PROTRAIN, made the call on Friday in Asaba in his message to mark this year’s World Thrombosis Day.
He said, “Thrombosis is a condition in which a clot is formed in a blood vessel. If this clot is dislodged, it gets carried in the blood vessels to the heart and lungs, wreaking havoc and often causing instant death.
“The clot is more likely to happen in persons who are obese, or have a genetic predisposition, or have prolonged immobility due to illness or long-distance travel.
“Some COVID-19 deaths were due to thrombosis, as this disease promotes clot formation in the blood vessels. I know of two cases where the person was recovering well from COVID-19 but died suddenly when they got out of bed to use the toilet.
“A man admitted into hospital following a road traffic accident appeared to be making an excellent recovery. He was well-known locally and was chatting heartily with visitors one afternoon, but by dusk, he had died suddenly. I observed this as a medical student and was shocked. I have since encountered similar cases involving relatives and colleagues of mine.”
He noted that as a doctor recovering from an operation that went well died unexpectedly while in the hospital
“Another doctor died suddenly while recovering at home with one leg in an orthopaedic plaster. A woman recovering smoothly from a brain operation was about to be discharged home when she suddenly died.
A man collapses and dies suddenly a few hours after returning from a long-distance travel.
“The clinical explanation for these deaths is venous thromboembolism (VTE). This is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombosis) forms in a vein. A chunk of this clot may break off and be carried in the bloodstream to the lungs (this is called ‘pulmonary embolism’, PE). Immobilisation due to surgery or other medical conditions predisposes to clot formation.
“Obesity and genetic factors increase the risk, but VTE could happen to anybody. If the dislodged clot is large enough, it will cause instant death. If it isn’t, there may be time to treat PE. If untreated, death will occur in 1 in 3 cases; the death rate in treated cases is 1 in 50.
“It is not only after a surgical operation that VTE may occur. Resulting from prolonged immobilisation, it could occur after a long-distance travel (more than 4 hours by air or motor vehicle) or after a long period of bed rest in persons who are chronically ill.”
He pointed out that globally, venous thromboembolism (VTE) commands insufficient attention.
“This is regrettable because it carries a high mortality rate. The best treatment is prevention; this includes ambulation (get up and walk a bit), hydration (drink water), use of compression stockings, and blood-thinning tablets or injections. These measures are very effective but under-utilised.
“Let us start today to raise awareness of VTE among Nigerians. Together, we can generate swirls of awareness, and who knows, a life saved could be that of your parent, spouse, sibling, friend – or your own”
Edozien said the first step towards reducing the number of deaths from thromboembolism is awareness, lamenting that, unfortunately, awareness of VTE in Nigeria is low among health professionals and the public at large.
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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Prince Oladele Oyelude, has expressed confidence in the party’s preparedness to assume leadership in 2026 in the state.
In a recent interview with journalists in Osogbo, Oyelude criticized the current administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke, citing dwindling revenue generation as evidence of ineffectiveness
Oyelude pointed out that Osun has the lowest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the Southwest, with a mere 2 billion naira, despite inflation and fuel subsidy removal.
He advised Governor Adeleke to appoint capable individuals to key portfolios, suggesting that the governor might be hiding something.
The APC chieftain also berated the Commissioner for Agriculture, describing the sector as a “write-off.”
He said, “In the Agricultural sector, it’s even a write-off. I don’t even know the commissioner for agric in Osun State is. Maybe he has no idea or he should be sacked. We were shown some tractors and today no one can say those tractors are working.”
Prince Oyelude questioned the commissioner’s competence and suggested that the governor should consider replacing him.
Regarding the APC’s preparedness for the 2026 elections, Oyelude emphasized that the party is “grounded and ready” to take over.
However, he cautioned against prioritizing zoning, advocating for a credible candidate from any zone to fly the party’s flag.
“As opposition trying to take over, zone shouldn’t be our major priorities. Just look at the last elections, Southeast has been clamouring for presidency but APC and PDP did not believe they can get bulk votes from that region and Southwest favoured our party. That’s how it works.” He concluded.
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Fire destroys 3 radio Stations in Abia
By Kayode Sanny
A popular radio station in Abia, Enyimba 94.3fm, and its sister stations, Legend 98.3fm, and Rose 101.9fm Aba have shut down operations following attack by arsonists on Saturday.
The management in a statement on Sunday said the stations were targeted for fire attacks.
It said the staff members were unhurt arising from the incident which happened the same day local government elections were held across the 17 local government areas in Abia.
“As a way of exercising caution, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily shut down operations across all three stations.
This will enable us to assess the damage, and carry out precautionary measures in order to emerge stronger and better”, the management said in a statement.
The management of Emyimba TV and Radio Ltd also expressed gratitude for the swift response and assistance from its community, which it said helped bring the fire under control.
“We will keep you updated on our progress and look forward to returning to the airwaves soon”, it stated
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