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−	The idea that all U.S. hospitals may not be able to safely treat Ebola patients seemed to find more acceptance Monday as a second federal official suggested it was worth rethinking whether to send patients to one of the specialized units set up to deal with dangerous germs.	+	FORMER governor of Kwara State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bukola Saraki ,has withdrawn from the race for the presidential ticket of the party, citing the need to avoid rancour that usually follow keenly contested primaries as well as what he calls the complicated nature of the 2015 presidential election.
−	Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on ABC's "Good Morning America" that requiring that Ebola patients be sent to special "containment" hospitals "is something that should be seriously considered."	+
−	On Sunday, health officials said that a breach of infection control led to a Dallas nurse getting Ebola, and revealed that even in the United States, with the best conditions and protective gear available, mistakes can happen that expose more people to the deadly virus.	+
−	The nurse was said to have worn full personal protection equipment while caring for Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian man who died Wednesday of Ebola at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. She doesn't know how she became infected, and officials are investigating to try to find out.	+
−	Of the six Ebola patients treated in the U.S. before the health worker's case, Duncan was the only one not treated at one of the specialized units in four hospitals around the country set up to deal with high-risk germs.	+
−	The CDC's director, Dr. Thomas Frieden, has said that any U.S. hospital with isolation capabilities can care for an Ebola patient. But his stance seemed to soften on Sunday, when asked at a news conference whether officials now would consider moving Ebola patients to specialized units.	+
−	"We're going to look at all opportunities to improve the level of safety and to minimize risk, but we can't let any hospital let its guard down," because Ebola patients could turn up anywhere, and every hospital must be able to quickly isolate and diagnose such cases, he said.	+
−	But once that is done, "then thinking about what the safest way is to provide that care, that's something that we'll absolutely be looking at," he said.	+
−	Don't assume that moving patients to a specialized unit is best, said Dr. Eileen Farnon, a Temple University doctor who formerly worked at the CDC and led teams investigating past Ebola outbreaks in Africa.	+
−	"It is also a high-risk activity to transfer patients," potentially exposing more people to the virus, she said.	+
−	Still, there's a big difference between a 40-bed community hospital and a 900-bed hospital like Texas Presbyterian or a big medical center affiliated with a university, said Dr. Dennis Maki, a University of Wisconsin-Madison infectious disease specialist and former head of hospital infection control.	+
−	"I don't think we should expect that small hospitals take care of Ebola patients. The challenge is formidable," and only large ones truly have enough equipment and manpower to do it right, Maki said.	+
−	"If we allow it to be taken care of in hospitals that have less than optimal resources, we will promote the spread," he warned.	+
−	All health workers treating an Ebola patient should wear personal protective gear, the CDC says. The exact gear can vary. A hazardous material-type suit usually includes a gown, two sets of gloves, a face mask, and an eye shield. There are strict protocols for how to use it correctly.	+
−	"When you put on your garb and you take off your garb, it's a buddy system," with another health worker watching to make sure it's done right, Maki said.	+
−	In Dallas, the investigation is focusing on two areas: How the garb was removed, and the intensive medical procedures Duncan received, which included kidney dialysis and a breathing machine. Both involve inserting tubes into blood vessels or an airway. That raises the risk a health worker will have contact with the patient's bodily fluids, which is how Ebola spreads.	+
−	"Removing the equipment can really be the highest risk. You have to be extremely careful and have somebody watching you to make sure you remember all the steps," Farnon said. "After every step you usually would do hand hygiene," washing your hands with antiseptic or being sprayed with a chlorine spray.	+
−	Some of the garb the health worker takes off might brush against a surface and contaminate it. New data suggest that even tiny droplets of a patient's body fluids can contain the virus, Maki said.	+
−	"I can have on the suit and be very careful, but I can pick up some secretions or body fluids on a surface" and spread it that way, he said.	+
−	The case heightens concern for health workers' safety, and nurses at many hospitals "are alarmed at the inadequate preparation they see," says a statement from Rose Ann DeMoro, executive director of the union, National Nurses United.	+
−	The CDC says training at the Texas hospital has been ramped up. The agency also now recommends the hospital minimize the number of people caring for an Ebola patient, perform only procedures essential to support the patient's care, and name a fulltime infection control supervisor while any Ebola patient is being cared for. Frieden also said the agency was taking a new look at personal protective equipment, "understanding that there is a balance and putting more on isn't always safer it may make it harder to provide effective care."	+
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−	CDC Ebola advice: http://tinyurl.com/nxghaf9	+
−	Protective equipment: http://tinyurl.com/qdpk8ak	+
−	Marilynn Marchione can be followed at http://twitter.com/MMarchioneAP<p>Related Articles:</p><ul><li><a href=http://www.louisvuitton-pascher.com/19-porte-monnaie>Porte-Monnaie</a></li><li><a href=http://www.louisvuitton-pascher.com/18-pochette-louis-vuitton>Pochette Louis Vuitton</a></li><li><a href=http://www.louisvuitton-pascher.com/21-sacs-du-soir>Sacs du soir Louis Vuitton</a></li></ul>	+	Announcing the suspension of his bid, he said in a statement made available to the Nigerian Tribune, in Abuja, on Sunday ,that Nigeria鈥檚 political outlook for 2015 is very complicated and 鈥渢his is the time for every patriotic politician to situate his personal ambition in the context of the country鈥檚 overall interest.鈥?
		+	Party stakeholders, particularly ,from Kwara State, had recently started to mount pressure on the APC leader to join the presidential fray for what they saw as his positive leadership qualities and track record of achievement.
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		+	But he argued in his statement that even though, party primaries in any healthy democracy would always leave several contenders disappointed and bitter, as there could only be one winner, the party would be left to invest too much energy and time afterwards managing and reconciling various interests.
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		+	Saraki said: 鈥淚 don鈥檛 think our party can afford too much internal rancour going into next year鈥檚 election. I, therefore, think some of us need to make the sacrifice and be part of the solution rather than part of the problem of the party.鈥?
		+	Saraki, who was one of the brains behind the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ,which led to his defection from the party along with some state governors, recalled the circumstances leading to the formation of the defunct New PDP and his ultimate decision to join the APC.
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		+	He added: 鈥淚 have always maintained that I did not leave the ruling party to join the opposition because of any personal interest. Anyone, who understands Nigeria鈥檚 politics would know that it takes courage and self-sacrifice to do that.
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		+	鈥淭herefore, whether it is on the issue of the party or all other issues that I have been pushing in my position as a senator of the Federal Republic, I have been driven primarily by my desire to see a better and more purposely governed country.鈥?
		+	While he observed that the country requires a change, he said: 鈥淲e need to change the way the country is run, we need change in our security and the values we place on human life, we need to change the current disgraceful situation in security and corruption. And I believe only the APC can bring about this change and give our country the leadership it deserves.鈥?
		+	In order to be in a position to engender the change and live up to the expectations of its supporters, he counseled that APC must avoid distractions and acrimony from its primaries, especially coming close to the elections.
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		+	鈥淭his is why some of us felt that we must make the necessary sacrifice and contribute to building a strong and united party that provides the only real alternative to the floundering government that has become so constipated on power and lost touch with the realities that ordinary Nigerians grapple with everyday,鈥?he stated.
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		+	He said that he was convinced that the APC presidential would be able to come up with a credible and acceptable candidate that would take the country on a different path.
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		+	Kwankwaso declares for presidency Oct 23
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		+	ALL things being equal, Kano State governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will declare his ambition to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries on October 23, Nigerian Tribune gathered from sources close to him.
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		+	Already, former head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari; former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and host of other aspirants are also jostling for APC presidential ticket.
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		+	Nigerian Tribune learnt that politicking and horse trading was going on in the various blocs within the opposition party, ahead of its October 25 national special convention to endorse and ratify the presidential candidate of the party.
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		+	One of the campaign coordinators of Kwankwaso鈥檚 presidential ambition, Chief Olisaemeka Akamukali, said barring any unforeseen circumstances, the governor would be unveiling his presidential campaign next week Thursday.
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		+	According to him, the governor has embarked on nationwide consultations with party leaders and political stakeholders regarding the 2015 presidential election.<p>Related Articles:</p><ul><li><a href=http://www.louisvuitton-pascher.com>Louis Vuitton Speedy Round</a></li><li></li><li></li></ul>

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Revision as of 15:15, 29 October 2014

FORMER governor of Kwara State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bukola Saraki ,has withdrawn from the race for the presidential ticket of the party, citing the need to avoid rancour that usually follow keenly contested primaries as well as what he calls the complicated nature of the 2015 presidential election.

Announcing the suspension of his bid, he said in a statement made available to the Nigerian Tribune, in Abuja, on Sunday ,that Nigeria鈥檚 political outlook for 2015 is very complicated and 鈥渢his is the time for every patriotic politician to situate his personal ambition in the context of the country鈥檚 overall interest.鈥? Party stakeholders, particularly ,from Kwara State, had recently started to mount pressure on the APC leader to join the presidential fray for what they saw as his positive leadership qualities and track record of achievement.

But he argued in his statement that even though, party primaries in any healthy democracy would always leave several contenders disappointed and bitter, as there could only be one winner, the party would be left to invest too much energy and time afterwards managing and reconciling various interests.

Saraki said: 鈥淚 don鈥檛 think our party can afford too much internal rancour going into next year鈥檚 election. I, therefore, think some of us need to make the sacrifice and be part of the solution rather than part of the problem of the party.鈥? Saraki, who was one of the brains behind the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ,which led to his defection from the party along with some state governors, recalled the circumstances leading to the formation of the defunct New PDP and his ultimate decision to join the APC.

He added: 鈥淚 have always maintained that I did not leave the ruling party to join the opposition because of any personal interest. Anyone, who understands Nigeria鈥檚 politics would know that it takes courage and self-sacrifice to do that.

鈥淭herefore, whether it is on the issue of the party or all other issues that I have been pushing in my position as a senator of the Federal Republic, I have been driven primarily by my desire to see a better and more purposely governed country.鈥? While he observed that the country requires a change, he said: 鈥淲e need to change the way the country is run, we need change in our security and the values we place on human life, we need to change the current disgraceful situation in security and corruption. And I believe only the APC can bring about this change and give our country the leadership it deserves.鈥? In order to be in a position to engender the change and live up to the expectations of its supporters, he counseled that APC must avoid distractions and acrimony from its primaries, especially coming close to the elections.

鈥淭his is why some of us felt that we must make the necessary sacrifice and contribute to building a strong and united party that provides the only real alternative to the floundering government that has become so constipated on power and lost touch with the realities that ordinary Nigerians grapple with everyday,鈥?he stated.

He said that he was convinced that the APC presidential would be able to come up with a credible and acceptable candidate that would take the country on a different path.

Kwankwaso declares for presidency Oct 23

ALL things being equal, Kano State governor, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will declare his ambition to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries on October 23, Nigerian Tribune gathered from sources close to him.

Already, former head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari; former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and host of other aspirants are also jostling for APC presidential ticket.

Nigerian Tribune learnt that politicking and horse trading was going on in the various blocs within the opposition party, ahead of its October 25 national special convention to endorse and ratify the presidential candidate of the party.

One of the campaign coordinators of Kwankwaso鈥檚 presidential ambition, Chief Olisaemeka Akamukali, said barring any unforeseen circumstances, the governor would be unveiling his presidential campaign next week Thursday.

According to him, the governor has embarked on nationwide consultations with party leaders and political stakeholders regarding the 2015 presidential election.

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