Sunday, 9 September 2012
CONFERENCE OF CATHOLICS BISHOPS
BELOW ARE THE NEWS PICTURES FOR THE CONFERENCE OF CATHOLICS BISHOPS OF NIGERIA HELD IN UMUAHIA, CAPITAL OF ABIA STATE.
Many organizations and corporate bodies are now finding Abia State a suitable destination for conferences, summits, investments, etc. It's worthy to note that the Government of Abia State has invested well to restore peace and security, promote economic growth and safeguard the State interest.
> Pix 1, Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia state in a handshake with his Anambra state counterpart Gov. Peter Obi at a Church service marking the conference of catholic bishops' of Nigeria in Umuahia, watching is Chief Mrs Mercy Odochi Orji, wife of Abia state governor.
> Pix 2, Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra state, Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia state with his wife Chief Mrs Mercy Odochi Orji and Chief Emeka Wogu, Minister for Labour and Productivity (rep. president Jonathan) after a Church service marking the conference of catholic bishops of Nigeria in Umuahia.
> Pix 3, Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia state and his wife Chief Mrs Mercy Odochi Orji (3rd left), Chief Emeka Wogu, Minister for Labour and Productivity (rep. president Jonathan) middle, President, Conference of catholic bishops of Nigeria, and Bishop of Jos, Bishop Ignatius Kaigama (on the minister’s right), Representative of Pope Benedict XVI, Archbishop Augustine Kaujja, Papal Nunico to Nigeria (6th left) and Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra state in a group photograph after a Church service marking the conference of catholic bishops of Nigeria in Umuahia.
> Pix 4, L-R Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra state, Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia state and Chief Emeka Wogu, Minister for Labour and Productivity (rep. president Jonathan) departing from the venue after a Church service marking the conference of catholic bishops' of Nigeria in Umuahia.
> Pix 5, L-R Chief Emeka Wogu, Minister for Labour and Productivity (rep. president Jonathan), Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia state, Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra state and Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo state at the opening ceremony of catholic bishops’ conference at the Bishop Nwedo Episcopal centre in Umuahia.
> Pix 6 and 7, Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia state exchanging pleasantries with the President, Conference of catholic bishops of Nigeria, and Bishop of Jos, Bishop Ignatius Kaigama during the opening ceremony of catholic bishops’ conference at the Bishop Nwedo Episcopal centre in Umuahia, watching is Chief Emeka Wogu, Minister for Labour and Productivity (rep. president Jonathan).
> Pix 8, Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia state exchanging greetings with Representative of Pope Benedict XVI, Archbishop Augustine Kaujja, Papal Nunico to Nigeria at the opening ceremony of catholic bishops’ conference at the Bishop Nwedo Episcopal centre in Umuahia.
> Pix 9, Representative of Pope Benedict XVI, Archbishop Augustine Kaujja, Papal Nunico to Nigeria, President, Conference of catholic bishops of Nigeria, and Bishop of Jos, Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, Chief Emeka Wogu, Minister for Labour and Productivity (rep. president Jonathan) and Gov. Theodore Orji of Abia state at the opening ceremony of catholic bishops’ conference at the Bishop Nwedo Episcopal centre in Umuahia.
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
THE ROLE OF MULTIPLE SEX PARTNER IN CERVICAL CANCER
Do women know that they can develop a cancer through sexual intercourse?
If they are not aware, cervical cancer ( cancer of the cervix) can develop as a result of a sexually transmitted disease known as human papilloma virus. ( HPV).
This virus is passed by men to their female sex partners but the irony is that the male carrier usually show no symptom and therefore not even aware that they are harbouring such a disease.
Before I go any further let me refresh our memory that the cervix is the neck of the womb. It is the area linking the vagina and the womb ( uterus).
Cancer of the cervix is the second commonest cancer in women ( breast cancer is the commonest) and it is quite deadly.
Is there hope for the women?
Yes there is hope. Every sexually active woman should go for a cervical smear , often known as pap smear.
What is this?
This is a screening test that detects changes in the cervix. It is not a test for cancer but one that can reveal if your cervix has undergone changes that can lead to cancer.
If these changes are detected early, they can be treated completely and successfully preventing the development of the cancer.
How is this smear done?
Your doctor or nurse will pass an instrument called speculum through your vagina to reveal the cervix and use another known as spatula to sweep around your cervix and collect cells . These cells are checked out in the laboratory for pre-cancerous cells.
Advanced countries like UK have a robust cervical screening programme for women between the ages of 25 and 64 years where they are invited for screening every 3 to 5 years, depending on their age.
In the UK this programme has been quite successful in reducing the incidence of cervical cancer.
There has also been plan to involve also women 20 years and above now in this screening programme.
So the message is that every woman within this age category of 20 to 64 years should go for a cervical smear immediately and if the results are normal, to repeat it every 3 to 5 years.
If however the result is abnormal they should see a good gynaecologist or oncologist immediately.
Apart from the cervical smear, there is also available vaccination against this virus (HPV). I am therefore advising young women who are sexually active to take advantage of this vaccination to prevent them contracting this infection that can cause cancer of the cervix.
Of course another advice is to avoid multiple sexual partners and most importantly always use a condom.
More on cancer of the cervix to follow.
Thanks for reading
Dr Chin Akano
ABIA @ 21
Orji said that the sacrifices made by the founding fathers, both living and dead, cannot be wished away.
According to him, having laid the foundation of the modern day Abia, the government and the people of the state will forever cherish, remember and honour them.
He also stated that Abia has progressed steadily since its creation, despite the challenges facing it.
The governor stressed that the 21st anniversary celebration provides the government and people of the state with another avenue to thank God for his protection and mercies, and equally reflect on the achievements made so far and the challenges ahead.
Orji added that his administration is determined to make positive impacts on the lives of the citizens, adding that having provided security, he would strive to complete the legacy projects initiated by his administration.
Those who received awards at the event include Chief John Sam Obu, Chief coach of the U-20 national football team, and Ijeoma Nwogwugwu, Editor of Thisday newspaper.
Dignitaries present during a church service to mark Abia State at 21 in Umuahia include: Chief Bob Ogbuagu; Rt. Hon. Acho Nwakanma; Lady Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi, General Ike Nwachukwu; Dr. Anagha Ezikpe, Chairman of Abia advisory council; Sir Emeka Ananaba, Deputy Governor of Abia state and Rt. Hon. Ude Oko-chukwu, Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly.
HERE ARE MORE PICTURES FROM THE ANNIVERSARY:
Thursday, 23 August 2012
LUXURY CITY HOTEL & TOWERS - Hospitality @ its best
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The hotel boasts of:
a. Tastefully furnished guest rooms
b. Exquisite Restaurant & Bar
c. Plasma Tv & DVD player in all rooms
d. Rooftop Swimming Pool
e. Standby Aiport Shuttle to PH & Owerri
f. Free Wi-Fi Internet connection
g. Fire proof electronic safe
h. Adequate 24hr security network
i. Body analysis scale in each room
j. Hi-tech security surveillance cameras
k. Auto Photo-Electric entrance door
l. 24hrs guaranteed power supply
m. Luxury Hall of 200 seats capacity
Situated in a serene environment for your utmost comfort, the hotel boasts of two uniquely built structures directly opposite the hotel named:
• ICONS LOUNGE and
• SUGARLAND
a. Club House (Exclusive VIP & VVIP)
b. Gym Fitness Centre
c. Snooker
d. Table Tennis
e. Barbing Salon
f. Manicure
g. Pedicure
h. Tattoos
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SUGARLAND on its part serves as “LAUGH IT OFF” arena. Here has hosted notable and respected comedians, Nigeria top-rated actors/actresses etc. For live band lovers, here is specially designed for you with the following in the offing:
a. Point & Kill
b. Isi Ewu
c. Sharwarma
d. End of Discussion
e. Nkwobi
f. Ugba and Ukazi
g. Fresh Fish Pepper Soup
h. Event Management
LUXURY CITY HOTEL & TOWERS MAKES YOUR STAY IN ABIA A WORTHWHILE EXPERIENCE - Have the feel today.
Thursday, 26 July 2012
BREAST CANCER PART 2
This is a continuation of my series on Breast Cancer. Like we already know it is the commonest cancer in women and the commonest cause of cancer death in women.
We also already know that both men and women can suffer from this dreaded disease but it is 100 times commoner in women. Furthermore we have been told that breast cancer at the early stage may not have symptoms and the commonest symptom is painless lump in the breast. Other symptoms include pain in the breast, nipple discharge, lump in the armpit, nipple changes, rashes, ulcer etc.
I have also told you in part 1 that anyone who has had cancer in one breast has an extremely high risk of developing it in the other breast. Similarly those with a close family history of breast cancer, those who have had cancer in other parts of their body, obese people, smokers etc are at high risk of developing breast cancer.
In this part i shall be looking at how to detect breast cancer.
It is so important to detect breast cancer early because the earlier it is detected and treated, the better the outcome.
So how can Breast Cancer be detected???
* I advise people to examine their breasts regularly for lumps, rashes, ulcer, pain and some changes. If you are twenty and above, i advise that you become familiar with how your breasts feel and look normally, so that you can easily tell when there are changes.
* Report these changes to your doctor immediately
* Screening of the breast using a special x-ray equipment called mammogram detects early stages of breast cancer. In advanced world like UK, there is a screening programme for all women between 50 and 70 years where they are invited for a free mammography. If you are in Nigeria and you belong to this age group or have a significant risk please find a good centre and undergo a mammography.
* MRI :
The breast can also be screened for early stages of cancer using an MRI. I believe this is a lot more expensive than mammography.
Having discussed how to screen or detect early cancers, i will now look into how to diagnose breast cancer.
If for example you notice a breast changes and you go see your doctor, depending in the part of the world you live, i expect that you will be referred to see a breast specialist or cancer specialist who should undertake the following:
a) Talk to you and take a history of your symptoms
b)Examine your breasts including your arm pits and your lymph node areas
c) Conduct the following diagnostic procedures as follows:
* mammogram
* Breast ultrasound ( ultrasound of the breast)
* Fine needle aspiration ( a needle is used by a doctor to withdraw some cells from the breast lump into a syringe under ultrasound guidance and this sample is sent to the lab to check for cancer)
* biopsy ( a small part of the lump or tissue is removed surgically or by suction or other means and taken to the lab for examination by the pathologist)
* Lymph node ultrasound and fine needle aspiration ( ultrasound of any suspicious lymph node and needle aspiration like as described above)
Following these procedures the doctor will be able to confirm for sure if actually you are suffering from breast cancer.
One big question is this: Are all breast lumps or breast pain or rash etc breast cancer?? The answer is a capital NO. There are other possible causes which I shall be discussing in part 3 of this series.
Hope you learned a thing or two from this. Thanks for reading
Dr Chin Akano
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