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Kwashiorkor is a type of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). SAM is a category, composed of two conditions: marasmus and kwashiorkor. [9] Both kwashiorkor and marasmus fall under the umbrella of protein–energy malnutrition (PEM). [10]
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCWD) is an agency in Nigeria.The agency was established in 2020. [1]The aim of this agency is to prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities, and to make every one of them have equal rights and opportunities like their counterparts with no disabilities.
Egemba Chinonso Fidelis popularly known as Aproko Doctor, (born 26 October 1990) is a Nigerian doctor, health influencer and actor. [1] He is the founder of Healthy Brands and 100K Club, a non-profit organisation.
The law prohibits discrimination against people living with disabilities PLWD and sanctions those who contravene with fines. [10] A five-year transitional period was stipulated for the modification of amenities particularly in public buildings and fixing assistive tools in vehicles to make them accessible and usable for people with disabilities.
People who are known carriers of the disease or at risk of having a child with sickle cell anemia may undergo genetic counseling. Genetic counselors work with families to discuss the benefits, limitations, and logistics of genetic testing options as well as the potential impact of testing and test results on the individual. [ 87 ]
"This Is Nigeria" is a song by Nigerian rapper Falz, released on 25 May 2018. It is a cover of Childish Gambino's "This Is America". Falz's father, Femi Falana, performed background vocals on the track. [1] "This Is Nigeria" addresses a number of societal issues prevalent in Nigeria, including SARS brutality, codeine abuse and unrestrained ...
Over 1.2 million people living in Nigeria (0.5% of its total population, or 1 in every 200 people living in Nigeria) are from a continent other than Africa. There are 100,000 people from the United States, [14] 75,000 are from Lebanon, [15] 60,000 are from China [16] and 16,000 are from the United Kingdom. [17]
A third of the community is built on stilts along the lagoon and the rest is on the land. The waterfront part of the community is largely harboured by the Egun people who migrated from Badagary and Republic of Benin and whose main occupation is fishing. Makoko is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of Africa" owing to its waterways. [1]