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EL-THOMP Polytechnic, Nigeria: SEEED+SDGi TLB Scholarship Program
SEEED+SDGi USA’s “The Light Bulb Program (TLB)” under the auspices of “Plant SEEEDs, Rethink Growth!” is proud to announce the award of two scholarships in support of EL-THOMP Polytechnic Nigeria’s recurring admission exercise: a) Prof. Israel Thompson Udo Udo Eshiet scholarship for the first student admitted into EL-THOMP’s Computer Engineering program; and b) Mrs. Caroline Nkoyo Israel Thompson Eshiet scholarship for the first student admitted into EL-THOMP’s Electrical Engineering program. Both scholarships run concurrently and shall cover tuition for the first academic year, and all expenses incurred during the admission process. These Scholarships extend to succeeding years based on student scholastic performance, civic and community engagement, and other criteria as determined by school management. Please direct all inquires to Office of the Registrar, EL-THOMP Polytechnic, Nigeria: +234-806-420-7016.
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Hantavirus: A Rare yet Deadly Virus Strikes Cruise Ship—What to Watch Out For | The Epoch Times
Infectious disease experts break down hantavirus risks, symptoms, and how rare person-to-person transmission actually is.
— Read on www.theepochtimes.com/health/hantavirus-a-rare-yet-deadly-virus-strikes-cruise-ship-and-what-to-watch-out-for-6022512
Oxford Dictionary Adds More Nigerian Words in Latest Update
By Prosper Okoye The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several Nigerian-originated words, including mammy market and amala, in its latest update.
— Read on www.primebusiness.africa/oxford-dictionary-adds-more-nigerian-words-in-latest-update/
Call for Chapters: Global Examinations of African Health Predilections
https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/9151
Dr. Etetor Roland Eshiet is the author of “Complementary and Alternative Medicine’s Place in Modern Medicine: A Spotlight on Brickellia cavanillesii (Asteraceae),” “Health Benefits of Tea,” “Health Benefits of Tea,” and editor of “Exploring Complementary and Alternative Medicinal Products in Disease Therapy.” Presently, Dr. Eshiet is the editor of a book entitled, “Global Examinations of African Health Predilections,” due for release by IGI Global Scientific Publishing in Spring 2026.
HHS to Require Placebo-Controlled Trials for New Vaccines | The Epoch Times
Many vaccines licensed in the United States were tested against other vaccines, rather than a placebo, HHS noted in 2018.
— Read on www.theepochtimes.com/article/hhs-to-require-placebo-controlled-trials-for-new-vaccines-5850077
FDA Bans 2 Artificial Food Dyes, Unveils Plan to Eliminate the Rest | The Epoch Times
The agency is revoking authorization for two of the synthetic colorings: Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B.
— Read on www.theepochtimes.com/health/fda-announces-plan-to-remove-artificial-dyes-from-nations-food-supply-5845866
Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) have now surged to become the third leading cause of death
The New Alcohol Warning Is Not a Prescription
Nobel Prize in medicine 2024 awarded for work on the discovery of microRNA to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun | CNN
This year’s Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
— Read on www.cnn.com/2024/10/07/science/nobel-medicine-prize-discovery-microrna-victor-ambros-gary-ruvkun-intl
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