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⚠️   12 Toxic Plants You Should Never Ignore 1.  Oleander (Nerium oleander) – Adodó All parts of this popular ornamental plant are poisonous. Ingestion or even skin contact can cause irritation and severe health issues. Keep out of reach of children and pets. 2.  Angel’s Trumpets (Brugmansia spp.) – Gegemu Beautiful but deadly. The flowers, nectar, and seeds are highly toxic. Ingestion may lead to hallucinations, rapid heartbeat, and even coma. 3.  Castor Bean Plant (Ricinus communis) – Ìlàrà This plant contains ricin, one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances. Just a few chewed seeds can be fatal. 4.  Hemlock (Conium maculatum) – Èwé Ìgún Historically used as poison in ancient executions, Hemlock can cause paralysis and death. Avoid touching or inhaling it. 5.  Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna) – Ògìdán Pretty but perilous. Even a small amount of this plant can cause hallucinations, seizures, and death if ingested. 6.  Lily of the V...

  NIGERIAN MUST BE FREE FROM CORONA VIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) HERE IS OUR PRESENTATION ON THE CORONA VIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) Outline of The Presentation_ ➖Introduction ➖definition ➖incidence ➖risk factors ➖causes ➖incubation period ➖mode of transmission ➖clinical features ( signs and symptoms) ➖diagnosis ➖treatment ➖complication ➖prevention ➖precaution for the sick person ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)  Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Coronaviruses are also said to be zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person.   Characteristics of Coronavirus   (a)The virus is large so it does not settle...

COVID'19: ROLE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICERS IN BELOW ORGANIZATION Environmental Health Officers are responsible for carrying out measures for protecting public health, including administering and enforcing legislation related to environmental health and providing support to minimize health and safety hazards.   1. HOSPITAL- immunization and management of biomedical and hazardous waste to prevent spreading of communicable and pandemic disease such as Ebola, Coronavirus, Spain Flu etc 2. PORT- Prevention of transborder diseases transmission(vaccination) and fumigation and issuance of certificate of health. 3. COMMUNITY- community diagnosis, situation analysis  and community mobilization, Sensitization and Sanitation, Health Education to Prevent Spreading of Disease 4.INDUSTRY- occupational health and safety. 5.ABATTOIR- control measures against zoonosis. 6. RESIDENTIAL PREMISES INSPECTION- detection of nuisance(s) and their abatement. 7.COMMU...