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AN UPDATES ON COVID-19 VACCINE: Sooner or Later?
Scientist in ongoing-Process of developing process in the United States
In a bid to ensure the cure for coronavirus (COVID-19) happens faster than we think, a team of medical researchers is developing a vaccine for coronavirus from a strain virus, Sars-Cov-2, that causes it.
This might come as good news when considering the number of weeks it requires to be done.
Quoting from Legit.ng, A dedicated team of local researchers is working on a Covid-19 vaccine with a modification process that can be completed within three weeks to combat the Sars-Cov-2 virus and go through a human trial in six months.
Nandini Prabhakar beside the machine being used in the ongoing process of developing the vaccine photo source StraitsTimes
The name of this dedicated team is called Home-Grown Exco Aster working earnestly with the United States biotechnology company called Vivaldi Biosciences as they combine proteins from different viruses to find a cure.
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It should be noted that Sars-Cov-2 is a kind of virus strain that causes the deadly coronavirus and it is a respiratory illness.
The vaccine they are working on is tagged Esco-Aster DeltaCov and was made by putting together antigens from the Sars-Cov-2 virus with “backbone” protein from a flu virus.
“Viruses actually want to lie low and not be recognized – they want to evade the immune system and not cause any response.
“By having this backbone… we can awaken the immune system to realize there’s a novel virus and create the antibodies needed to kill it,” Esco Aster’s chief executive, Lin Xiangliang, said.
SARS Coronavirus 2
Dr. Nandini Prabhakar, a senior scientist, has said that the use of the “backbone” will speed up the process of finding a vaccine.
Another thing worthy of note is that when the vaccine is ready, it can be administered into a patient’s body through a nasal spray, the same way the virus gets into the human body.
Author: Lucy Nyambi.
The Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) Port and Terminal Multi-Services Limited (PTML) has reached out to orphans and vulnerable children in the spirit of the season.
The women visited the Chosen Child Orphanage and Care Centre and So-Said Charity Homes, both in Ajegunle, Apapa, Lagos, on Tuesday, 13 February, 2024.
Donating cash gifts and household items to the children of both homes, the Chairperson, COWA PTML Chapter, Princess Ojoede stated that the gesture is one that is being carried out both at National and State level.
“Our National President, Mrs Kikelomo Adeniyi, has mandated us, as our core objectives to make sure that we carry out this outreach to the children, to empower them and to show them love and care”. She said.
“She is also happy that we are delivering and implementing her core mandates of putting smiles on the faces of children and doing this welfare program”.
She emphasized the importance of the outreach saying that, it is their burning desire that all children should live happily and be well taken care of.
“As COWA members, we care with humility, and we want to show that care and love to the children here so this is just a little minute pack of the achievement we want to deliver in Lagos, Zone A”. She said.
While Fielding questions from the women, the Coordinator of Chosen Child Orphanage and Care Centre, Mrs Loiusa Ayuba noted that the home is registered with the Lagos State Government and caters to the needs of orphans and vulnerable children.
“We want to take them further in life, not having a father or mother is no longer an excuse to deny any child the opportunity to have the priviledge that other children enjoy”. She said.
She expressed gratitude to the women for their visit and donations.
Similarly, the Admistrative officer, So-Said Charity Homes, Pauline Okoro, expressed deep appreciation to the women for their kind gesture towards the children, while also offering prayers for them.
…Three Arrested in Joint Wildlife Protection Operation
Author: Lucy Nyambi.
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Special Wildlife Office and the Customs Police Unit, in an intelligence-led, joint enforcement operation with the Wildlife Justice Commission, have arrested 3 suspects for facilitating the illegal export of Wildlife to Asia.
The 3 illegal Wildlife Traders were arrested during the sale of 5 pieces of Elephant Tusk on the 25th of January 2024, the 4th and 6th of February 2024.
The items weighing 25.35kg are worth about 16,000 USD in the Country of destination, which is equivalent to N23,520,000.00.
According to the Officer in charge of the Nigeria Customs Services’ Special Wildlife Office, Assistant Comptroller Abimbola Isafiade, “trafficking of Wildlife is a criminal offence punishable under law, and so Nigeria Customs Service will continue to support the global effort to fight Wildlife crime.”
“This act contravenes the Endangered Species Act of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Nigeria Customs Service Act.” She emphasized.
AC Abimbola restated the Nigeria Customs Services’ commitment to leaving no stone unturned to end Illegal wildlife trade.
She assured that the Service is determined to dismantle the Wildlife criminal networks operating within the country.
Author: Lucy Nyambi.
The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, in partnership with Rotary Club District 9110, has held a free medical outreach as part of activities to mark International Customs Day (ICD).
The free medical outreach held at the Medical Centre, Nigeria Customs Training College Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, January 26, 2024, during the ICD celebration.
While Inspecting the exercise, the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR commended the medical Officers’ support and the synergy during the outreach.
He expressed delight at the quality of service with the quantity of medication for the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The CGC further expressed optimism for future partnership with the Rotary Club, saying, “We hope that this will not be a one-off thing; we will explore other areas where we can partner together.”
He also commended the Customs Area Controller, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, Comptroller Charles Orbih, for the initiative.
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