Late Dora Akunyili's burial in pictures

Adieu The Quintessential Dora Akunyili! The remains of the Drug Czar were committed to mother earth yesterday, August 28, 2014. The ex Minister of Information who died on June 7 in India after a two-year battle with cancer was buried in Agulu Anambra state amidst tears.
Her body was first taken to Madonna Catholic church, Agulu for a requiem high mass. Officiating ministers include 2 Cardinals, 28 Bishops and 100 Priests. After the church service, she was buried in her husband’s country home at 2:15pm.
Roll call of dignitaries at the event are Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano, his Wife, Ebele and former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, Former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, Minister of Power, Dr Chinedu Nebo; DG of NAFDAC, Dr Paul Orhili, Senator Andy Uba, Minister of Information, Labaran Maku and many more.
May her soul continue to find repose. Amen!
Additional Photos from: www.ekekeee.com

Number of Ebola cases in Nigeria has reduced to one- Health Minister

This is so relieving! Pray the only patient left recovers and is discharged soon. Health Minister, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu during a press conference revealed that Nigeria has successfully been able to curtail the number of Ebola cases in the country. Right now we have only one patient in isolation.
Nigeria recorded a total of 13 cases since the outbreak of the EVD in July. Patrick Sawyer, the primary carrier died few days in Lagos, Five infected patients also lost their lives, seven recovered and were discharged. Prof. Chukwu also added that two of the nurses who managed Mr. Sawyer were discharged yesterday at the isolation centre in Lagos.
Also, all the 129 people under surveillance have completed the 21day observation incubation period, one person found to be symptomatic is under observation.
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