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World Malaria Day falls on April 25th, every year; a day to draw public attention to one of the greatest public health challenges of countries, especially low- and middle-income countries [e.g. Nigeria]. To support this, Dubawa debunks the common myth that malaria cannot be eliminated.
Totally False! As at July 2017, statistics from the General Medical Council (GMC) UK, showed that over 4,765 Nigerian doctors were working in the UK. This represented 1.7 per cent of UK’s total medical workforce. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Nigerian Medical Association and even the reality of the average Nigerian shows that there is no truth in the Minister's claim!!
It is advisable to go see a doctor (perhaps one who specializes in treating the ear, called an ENT doctor). Also, a single drop or two of oils such as glycerine or olive oil for about a week will do the trick of removing the wax.
Both items could be harmful [the aluminium content in antiperspirant could be bad for people living with kidney problems and parafen in some deodorants is bad for everyone]. However, asides those containing the specific components we have mentioned, conclusive evidence has not shown that these agents are wholly harmful for everyday use.
This is a false claim! Although we cannot ascertain the intent of the poster, we assume that this is misinformation (mistakenly sharing wrong information) and we say “put your slippers on! Not because of this bug but because it is hygienic!!”
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, we are providing factual information on a health misinformation that affects women. #IWD2019