Archives Tag: Ebola Virus
ThrowBack Thursday: Ebola and the Heroes Who Saved Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Not many people get to appreciate the mess Nigeria was saved from when the Ebola epidemic hit the country on July 20, 2014. The dreaded viral infection was introduced by Patrick Sawyer on arriving the country via the Murtala Mohammed International Airport. The non-patterned lifestyle of the poor majority of citizens would surely have made … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Ebola and the Heroes Who Saved Nigeria
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Everyday Heroes-Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh
April 19, 2022
Calamity came knocking on the doors of the Nigerian nation in 2014 in the form of the Ebola virus. The fear was so gripping that the false instruction given by ‘one voice’, “Salt! Drink salt, rub salt, bathe with salt… anything Salt, was obeyed across the entire nation, from the high and mighty literate to … Continue reading Everyday Heroes-Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh
By jeremiah
93 Days Premieres at House On The Rock, September 13th, 2016
April 19, 2022
A compelling story of human resilience, dedication and sacrifice, 93 Days is based on a true story of men and women who risked their lives to save Nigeria from the deadly Ebola virus that struck West Africa at its peak in 2014. The movie is plotted around Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian-American of whom it is … Continue reading 93 Days Premieres at House On The Rock, September 13th, 2016
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Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust Inaugurated in Lagos
April 19, 2022
The Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust was officially launched in Lagos at a colourful event which held yesterday, 20th October, 2015. The health trust in honour of late Dr. Adadevoh, aims to support the Nigerian healthcare system in the area of education and training; influence patient-friendly policies; promote local researches and enhance disease control … Continue reading Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust Inaugurated in Lagos
By ejura
DIY: How to Make Hand Sanitiser
April 19, 2022
During the dreaded Ebola virus season of 2014, pharmacies made mega profits from the sales of hand sanitisers. Yes, we stocked these solutions in our homes, cars, offices and anywhere else we could think of. Some purchased sanitisers in gallons, and others gave out scented versions as gifts to loved ones. Thankfully, we were able … Continue reading DIY: How to Make Hand Sanitiser
By ify
Danny Glover to Star in Movie About People Who Stopped Ebola From Spreading in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
U.S. actor, Danny Glover is in Nigeria to star in a movie about the people who risked and sacrificed their lives to stop the spread of Ebola in Nigeria. The movie is titled “93 Days”. Nigerian actress, Bimbo Akintola will portray Dr. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh, who along with her team diagnosed the first Ebola case in … Continue reading Danny Glover to Star in Movie About People Who Stopped Ebola From Spreading in Nigeria
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Meet the Cast and Crew of 93 Days
April 19, 2022
Yesterday, the cast and crew members of 93 Days, a movie based on the true life story of men and women who risked their lives and made sacrifices to save Nigerian citizens from the consequences of the outbreak of the Ebola virus, held a press conference at Terrakulture, Lagos. The press conference and cast unveiling … Continue reading Meet the Cast and Crew of 93 Days
By mary-odunuga
Movies to Watch Out For: 93 Days
April 19, 2022
A compelling movie which will tell the story of the bravery of the late Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh and her colleagues during their encounter with the late American-Liberian, Patrick Sawyer, the index case for the ebola virus in Nigeria is already in the works. The movie titled “93 Days” is centered on the true life … Continue reading Movies to Watch Out For: 93 Days
By mary-odunuga
Oando Foundation Launches Ebola Education Support Fund
April 19, 2022
The Oando Foundation has announced the launch of its Ebola Education Support Fund. The fund will support the education of Nigerian children who have lost one or both of their parents to the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and require financial support to continue their education. Ebola is a contagious and highly infectious hemorrhagic fever … Continue reading Oando Foundation Launches Ebola Education Support Fund
Easy Taxi and Dettol Collaborate for Ebola Awareness Campaign
April 19, 2022
Easy Taxi, an online taxi hailing service in partnership with Dettol, leader in health and hygiene, set up a training session for the easy drivers during their monthly meeting to enlighten them on the deadly Ebola virus, its symptoms and preventive measures. The drivers who were visibly pleased with the session were also enlightened on the importance … Continue reading Easy Taxi and Dettol Collaborate for Ebola Awareness Campaign
Ebola: 69 Persons Placed Under Watch by Nigeria, Two Others Quarantined
April 19, 2022
Following the first reported case of the Ebola virus in Nigeria, the Nigerian government on Thursday said it had placed 69 people under surveillance and quarantined two others since the first case of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, was identified in the country. The Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu at a briefing in Abuja reportedly said … Continue reading Ebola: 69 Persons Placed Under Watch by Nigeria, Two Others Quarantined
The Ebola Virus: Causes and Preventive Measures
April 19, 2022
With the recent outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia, there is a lot of concern in African countries because of the mutation of the virus. For years now it had only been seen in central Africa; this is the first time the disease will cross borders into the western … Continue reading The Ebola Virus: Causes and Preventive Measures
