Day: August 17, 2023
Alhamdulillah El-Rufai Won’t be Minister Again.
By Saadu Umar. Thank God El-Rufai’s failed to secure the Senate confirmation and is reported to have withdrawn his nomination as minister in Tinubu’s Government. Make no mistake, I love El-Rufai but loathe his neoliberal policies. When El-Rufai, the diminutive former Kaduna State governor spoke in the Senate during his confirmation hearing, his words […]
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Survival of Biofilms in Hospital Equipments, their associated Risks and Management
By Gurama A Gurama. Introduction: Biofilms are complex microbial communities that adhere to surfaces. They consist of a consortium of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, embedded in a self-produced extracellular matrix. In hospital settings, biofilms can form on various equipment surfaces, posing a risk for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Formation and characteristics of biofilms: […]
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