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WHO agrees to partner with the Niger Delta Development Commission.
WHO agrees to partner with the Niger Delta Development Commission
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has agreed to partner with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to implement a Health Insurance Project, as well as other health programmes that will benefit the people of the Niger Delta region.
This was affirmed by the NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, during an interview with newsmen at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. He said that the Commission recently held a meeting with WHO officials, where it made a presentation on a Health Insurance Project for the Niger Delta region.
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Ogbuku said: “The World Health Organisation is discussing with us on our health programmes. In fact, they have written to us, saying that they want more meetings to explore collaborations in the execution of our free healthcare programme. They want to add professionalism and credibility to what we are doing.
“The participation of WHO in our medical outreach programme will ensure that those vaccines that we don’t have access to, are procured through them for the benefit of our people.
“We are not only looking at what they will bring to us in terms of funding, we are looking at their contacts, reach and expertise in the medical field.”
The Managing Director said that NDDC was also discussing with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, in the areas of youth development and rebuilding public trust to enhance service delivery in the Niger Delta region
Speaking on collaborations with other organisations, Ogbuku noted that the NDDC had made significant gains since it embraced Public-Private Partnership, PPP, as a major policy thrust.
He remarked: “Partnership is one of the major ways to achieve sustainable development in the Niger Delta region and it is important that NDDC, as the driver of development in the region, stays at the forefront of building the right partnerships.”
The NDDC boss said that the PPP arrangement went beyond collaborations with International Oil Companies, IOCs, as it extends to other critical sectors such as health, education and youth development.
Ogbuku stated: “In some areas, we are seeking technical assistance, not necessarily money. I can assure you that the PPP programme is gaining momentum and it is also gaining the interest of a lot of people.
He added
Dr. Samuel Ogbuku
“We are currently looking for technical support in the area of training for our staff, because we need properly trained staff that will be able to lead most of our programmes and they need to be updated on a regular basis.
“Some of these collaborations, especially the ones from the private sector, need to be studied carefully, because we can’t afford to mortgage the interest of our people. We are not just working for ourselves; we are representing the people of the Niger Delta and we must ensure that the right decisions are made.”
Ogbuku said that there had been positive fall-outs from the partnership arrangements, citing the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the NDDC and the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Limited, NLNG, to collaborate on diverse fronts in the delivery of sustainable development projects.
Reacting to concerns about the approach of the current NDDC Board to the policies introduced before their inauguration, Ogbuku said that the board members were happy with the initiatives and had keyed into them.
He said: “We have had opportunities to interact with members of the Board, especially the Chairman, and they were convinced on the need for the programmes. In some cases, they asked for details of the key programmes.
He also added
“In our last board meeting, our consultant on Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement, HOPE, made a presentation and the board members were impressed. They have also requested that we have a meeting with KPMG to also make a presentation on the progress in producing a Standard Operating Procedure, SOP, to cover all aspects of the Commission’s activities and transactions.
Ogbuku expressed satisfaction with the synergy between the Board and Management, attributing it to the experience and knowledge of the Board Chairman, Mr. Chiedu Ebie. “The Chairman has a rich administrative background in both public and private sectors,” he said.
He declared: “Certainly, we will achieve more together as Management and Board, because if there is one thing we must do, it is to work together to bring development to the people of the Niger Delta region.
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SIDE EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE
Side effects of caffeine. Caffeine is generally safe when used in small to moderate doses, but excessive use can have negative and harmful side effects.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE
1. Concern
Caffeine is known to make people more alert. It prevents the effects of the brain chemical adenosine, which causes fatigue. The “fight-or-flight” hormone, adrenaline, which is linked to more energy, is also released at the same time.
2. Lack of sleep
One of the most valued properties of caffeine is its capacity to keep people alert. However, an excessive amount of coffee can interfere with the ability to get adequate sleep. According to studies, consuming more caffeine seems to lengthen the time it takes to fall asleep.
3. Problems with digestion
Coffee helps many people get their bowels going in the morning. Coffee has been linked to the laxative effects of gastrin, a hormone produced by the stomach that increases colon function.
4. Decomposition of muscles
A very dangerous disorder called rhabdomyolysis causes damaged muscle fibers to enter the bloodstream, which can result in renal failure and other issues. Trauma, infection, substance misuse, muscle strains, and insect or snake bites are common causes of rhabdomyolysis.
5. Dependency
There is no doubting that caffeine has many health advantages, but it also has the potential to become habit-forming. According to an extensive examination, coffee does not produce traditional addiction like cocaine and amphetamines do, despite the fact that it affects several brain chemicals in a similar way.
6. Hypertension
In general, most people don’t appear to be at higher risk for heart disease or stroke when they consume coffee. Nevertheless, because of its nervous system-stimulating properties, it has been demonstrated in multiple trials to increase blood pressure.
7. An elevated heart rate
A lot of coffee can have stimulatory effects that can make your heart beat more quickly. Young people who drink energy drinks with exceptionally high caffeine dosages have been known to experience atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heartbeat rhythm.
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