You Think Coronavirus Is Scary? See Sickness That Killed Million In 1920’s That Science Has No Cure For

The world has seen its fair share of awful epidemics, but no modern-day disease has been quite so mysterious as Encephalitis lethargica. The sickness first appeared in 1916, but it really started spreading during the ’20s. The disease caused all sorts of symptoms like tremors, psychosis, and drowsiness, and it was incredibly lethal, killing around a million people. Those who survived were often locked inside their own bodies.

A staggering 20% of victims were invalids for the rest of their lives, and only 14% ever fully recovered. Making things worse, doctors had no clue what was happening. They knew the disease attacked the brain (E. lethargica means “inflammation of the brain that makes you tired”), but that was about it. They didn’t know where it came from, or how to stop it.

Then, in the late ’20s the disease simply vanished, leaving a staggering number of comatose patients in its wake. For decades, it seemed like the sickness was gone for good, until it reared its ugly head in 1993, infecting approximately 20 people. This time around, however, a trio of doctors—John Oxford, Andrew Church, and Russell Dale—cracked the E. lethargica code.

These medical professionals discovered that most modern-day victims had started off with sore throats, caused by a rare form of streptococcus. This bizarre bacterium would then mutate and cause the immune system to attack the brain. With that in mind, the researchers looked back at old cases and discovered that, in the 1920s, many patients suffered from sore throats caused by — you guessed it — a kind of streptococcus.

Unfortunately, while scientists now have a good idea of what causes this “sleepy sickness,” there’s still no cure.

Some Things You’ll Only See In Africa, Number 1 Will Shock You

Africa is a unique place. Many just think of it as a suffering place, but the truth is it has a rich culture, many traditions and many unique sights that can only be seen there, some of them downright bizarre, some amusing and some just incredible surprising. Take a look for yourself in these unusual and hilarious photos.

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Chinese Don’t Want Africans In China­ —Abike Dabiri-Erewa

The former lawmaker also urged China to respect the rights of Nigerians, noting that there were many illegal Chinese migrants in Nigeria, who are not being singled out for maltreatment by the Nigerian Government

Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians in China to continue to demand their right, noting that it was clear the Chinese do not want Africans in their country.

The former lawmaker also urged China to respect the rights of Nigerians, noting that there were many illegal Chinese migrants in Nigeria, who are not being singled out for maltreatment by the Nigerian Government

She spoke during a town hall meeting held via Zoom with Nigerians in the America’s on Saturday.

Among others, Dabiri-Erewa addressed questions on business, health and politics as it concerns Nigerians in the Diaspora.

While reacting to a question on what the Nigerian Government was doing to address the discrimination and maltreatment of Nigerians in China, she said, “The issue of China has been recurring and I have been to the Chinese Embassy a couple of times, putting into consideration what has been happening to Nigerians in China.

“I will be very realistic with the issue of Africans in China…what I am seeing is that they don’t want Africans in China. Some businessmen are stranded there but when you want to your home, they don’t allow you. In China, if you don’t have a residence, you can’t get a permit.”

Dabiri-Erewa noted that talks were ongoing to address the maltreatment.

She urged Nigerians to obey the laws of the Chinese Government and try to stay out of trouble.

She added, “It is still tough for Nigerians in China. It (maltreatment) is still going on and it has to be dealt with. Right now, there is a little bit of sanity but we don’t know how long it will last but there has to be a permanent solution to the issue of blacks being maltreated in China.

“We need to build a world of peace and love. There has to be reciprocity: Respect me and I respect you, treat me well and I treat you well. They should demand their right and obey their laws too but the laws should not be discriminatory.”


Meet Rahma Haruna, The Girl Who Lived In A Plastic Bowl

Rahma Haruna is a Nigerian who was born healthy until she turned six months old, her parents noticed her stunted growth. She started with having severe fever, then stomach pains and body aches.

Rahma’s chronic pain flared up leaving her incapacitated. Her family showed care by carrying her around in a plastic bowl. Her bathing and other much responsibilities were carried out by her 10-year-old brother.

Rahma’s family had done all they can to ease Rahma of this tragedy.

Rahma’s dad, Hussaini, explained: “I’ve spent 15 years searching for the cure. I farm, go to the market and lots more looking for money to pay her bills.

“I sold almost everything in my possession. I have spent more than one million naira (£2,600), so far. Only God knows the real amount of what I had spent.”

Since their campaign to help their beloved daughter, they had received numerous gifts and a kind person donated a wheelchair.

In a situation like this nothing is small to help someone in such condition.. As you help others may Allah reward you multiply,

NIGERIA GOVERNMENT HAS DONE IT AGAIN

The Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is currently on fire.

According to reports, the fire which began from the building behind the Press Centre inside the commission’s compound, started at about 12 noon today.

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. That is what happened few days ago, saying the office of the accountant general burn with the sum of 700 billion naira

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