BACKGROUND Onchocerciasis is endemic in the Imo River Basin, Nigeria. This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence and intensity of microfilaria of Onchocerca volvulus in the area. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out in the Okigwe Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. Two skin snips (one from the waist and another from the shoulder) were taken from 1024 individuals examin...

Abstract In 2017, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) implemented Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), with mandatory requirements covering Arctic and Antarctic Oceans. this conjunction, Convention on Standards of Training, Certification Watchkeeping (STCW) were amended 2018. New training made applicable dedicated personnel charge a navigational watch ships Ship Cert...

background : the imo river basin, nigeria is endemic for onchocerciasis, bancroftian filariasis, loaiasis and mansonellosis. this study was aimed at determining the clinical manifestations of onchocerciasis in this region. methods: a cross-sectional study was carried out in 2006 in umuowaibu i and ndiorji commu­nities in okigwe local government area of imo state, nigeria. consenting individuals...

The health implication of PAHs has been great concern due to its contamination the food chain. This study was carried out identify challenges associated with bioaccumulation in Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) and Waterleaf (Talinum fruticosum) along Imo River Watershed, State, Nigeria. A total 8 soil samples (0-30cm) were randomly collected from different activity areas on watershed ana...