On Nano Silver - Questions For Nigerian Health Officials, What Are They Hiding?

In disclosing that Nigeria received an experimental drug called Nano Silver on Thursday, the Minister of Health, Onyebuchi Chukwu said it came from a Nigerian scientist, but refused to give a name.

This should be good news, that there is now a drug to try to treat the eight Nigerians who have tested positive for Ebola, but the Minister not giving the name of the Nigerian researcher in the Diaspora who offered the Nano Silver drug made me ask, why the secrecy?

It is instructive to note that soon after the Nigerian announcement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began to warn of products that fraudulently claim to prevent or treat Ebola.

Erica Jefferson, a spokeswoman for the FDA, said she could not provide any information about the product referenced by the Nigerians.

Get The Facts About Nano Silver, The First Experimental Treatment For Ebola In Nigeria

As disclosed by the Minister of Health, Nano Silver is the first experimental treatment for the Ebola Virus to get to Nigeria for use of patients at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Lagos.

Ig you're like me, this is possibly the first time you're hearing about Nano Silver. So what do you need to know about it? After I posted this blog update yesterday, I was contacted by a US Doctor who has sent a letter introducing Nano Silver to Nigeria. She wrote;

As the medical doctor who wrote that Ebola was inactivated by Nano Silver to the President of Nigeria and the Minister of Health as well as the Presidents and Ministers of Heath of the other afflicted nations, I would be delighted to be contacted by you so that you can publish the full picture about how Nano Silver can be used for health promotion in Ebola and beyond it.

I have contacted Dr. Rima Laibow with some questions, and while I wait for her repy, I read through her website and research conclusions she provides about Nano Silver and the efficacy against Ebola.

Ebola Patients And Contacts In Quarantine Are Neglected And Poorer Ones Discriminated

As the number of Ebola victims in Nigeria increased to 4 with the death of Justina Ejelonu, and a female doctor was confirmed to have the disease yesterday, the unsatisfactory situation of the  patients and suspected cases in isolattion is beginning to come to light.

An exclusive RML source close to those who had access to Justina Ejelonu before her death sent this to me;

Very sad. We did a lot to save her. She complained oxygen was being supplied to only the big wigs there and we sent two yesterday. 8 cylinders more were on their way today before she died. We made sure water was reconnected in the facility after it went off, and we increased pressuring the govt. We wrote to the minister and introduced a researcher on nanaosilver. They made contact and ordered it. The drug was ordered from US and is also on its way with a doctor and will arrive today.  I was so sure she was going to scale through. It's heartbreaking. I'll send you more info later

Kim Kardashian On Finding Her Voice With Marriage And Motherhood

Kim Kardashian has opened up on being outspoken since she had a daughter and got married to probably the most outspoken man in showbiz. She told People magazine;

'I think when you have a baby there's like no time for any like shit. 'Excuse my language. You don't have time for it and sometimes I see things and I'm like, "I'm not gonna let that slide. This person was wrong" or whatever.

'I'm feeling I speak my mind a little bit more after I've had our daughter. I don't know if it's a combination of being married to someone that's superhonest and open and says whatever he wants whenever he wants to or just not having time really for anything else but the truth and just being real."

Downton Abbey Announces Season 5 With Full Cast Photo And Character Stills

PBS’ Masterpiece has released several brand new looks at Downton Abbey season 5, including the annual cast photo in front of their iconic home.

This year’s Downton Abbey group photo, pictured above, includes several notable additions: Robert’s dog is making his first appearance in the group photo as are Lady Mary and Branson’s respective children (the new actors for the kids were announced last week).

Several high-res Downton Abbey season 5 stills were also released by PBS/Masterpiece today. In them we see characters like Branson, Lord Gillingham, Lady Mary, Isobel Crawley, Bates and Anna, Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes, Thomas, Daisy, Cora, Branson, and others.

Savannah Guthrie, Today Show Anchor, Welcomes Baby Daughter

Savannah Guthrie gave birth on Wednesday, Aug. 13, welcoming a baby daughter Vale Guthrie Feldman with her husband Michael Feldman.

This is the couple's first child, and the Today show anchor, 42, announced the birth of her daughter by sharing cute photos of baby Vale on the Today show and social media.

"My 3am wake up call sounds a lot different now. Sweeter…" Savannah said on Twitter with the picture below showing their whole little family.

#NMOS14 National Moment Of Silence For Victims Of Police Brutality #JusticeForMikeBrown

A national moment of silence will honor police brutality victims, including 18-year-old Michael Brown, Thursday.

According to NBC News, as many as 50 cities in 30 states will host vigils. Feminista Jones spread the idea across social media due to recent incidents in Los Angeles, New York and Missouri.

Saturday afternoon, Michael Brown was shot and killed during a struggle with a police officer. Brown was unarmed.

Robin William's Widow Reveals He Had Parkinsons In Touching Statement About His Death

In a follow-up to her earlier brief note confirming Robin Williams' death, his widow Susan Schneider has revealed a statement that reveals the actor and comedian, though sober, was suffering from anxiety and depression as well as the early stages of Parkinson's Disease. The statement reads;

“Robin spent so much of his life helping others. Whether he was entertaining millions on stage, film or television, our troops on the frontlines, or comforting a sick child — Robin wanted us to laugh and to feel less afraid.

Since his passing, all of us who loved Robin have found some solace in the tremendous outpouring of affection and admiration for him from the millions of people whose lives he touched. His greatest legacy, besides his three children, is the joy and happiness he offered to others, particularly to those fighting personal battles.

Aliko Dangote Donates N150Million For The Ebola Emergency Operation Centre in Lagos

Aliko Dangote is the richest man in Nigeria and he has once again shown his philanthropic interest in the health sector in the country. He has through his foundation donated N150million to help in the fight of the spread of the Ebola virus in Nigeria.

Adienbong Adaga, the Chief Executive Officer, Aliko Dangote Foundation, announced the donation of N150 million for the establishment of an Ebola Emergency Operation Centre in Lagos.

Odaga relayed Dangote’s call to all Nigerians to join the federal government in the fight against Ebola, expressing optimism that the disease would be contained. She urged other philanthropists in the country to support government financially to curb the spread of Ebola.

#EbolaOutbreak - Nurse Who Escaped Quarantine To Enugu Has Returned, Shows No Symptoms

The Lagos nurse who travelled to Enugu against medical advice is now back in Lagos and is under quarantine with her husband says Nigerian Minister for Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu.

The nurse, who had contact with Liberian-American Patrick Sawyer, caused a stir when it was discovered that she had travelled to Enugu and had contact with at least 21 people.

However, Chukwu has confirmed that the nurse has so far not developed the symptoms as of the time of her trip. He said this in Abuja on Thursday.

“In Enugu yesterday, there were 21 secondary contacts with the nurse. But after investigations, there are only 6 secondary contacts now.