A police officer has ended up in hospital after overdosing by accidentally touching a highly potent drug.
Chris Green, an officer from East Liverpool in Ohio, US, collapsed after he handled what was suspected to be Fentanyl.
The substance, a painkiller also used as a recreational drug, is 50 to 100 times more powerful than fellow opioids morphine or heroin.
Mr Green had searched a car on Friday night after the driver carried out an alleged drug deal.
The officer had worn gloves and a mask when searching the vehicle but, when he returned to his police station, a colleague noticed Mr Green had white powder on his shirt.
He instinctively brushed off the powder with his bare hand and, within a few minutes, collapsed.
Fentanyl can be absorbed into the body merely through skin contact.
:: Painkiller that killed Prince on the rise in US
The officer was revived with a total of four doses of opioid antidote Narcan - administered first by an ambulance crew and then later when Mr Green was taken to hospital.
Mr Green was reported to have recovered by Sunday.
He told local newspaper The Morning Journal: "I started talking weird. I slowly felt my body shutting down.
"I could hear them talking, but I couldn't respond. I was in total shock. 'No way I'm overdosing,' I thought."
The driver of the car Justin Buckle and his passenger Cortez Collins had been arrested and are facing charges of tampering with evidence.
Police said there was white powder all over the vehicle.
In recent years, several American states have been hit by a wave of Fentanyl-related deaths as part of an overdose epidemic across the country.
The deadly drug was described by East Liverpool police chief Patrick Wright as a "weapon of mass destruction".
Its variant Carfentanyl is used on animals and can be 10,000 times more potent than morphine.
American singer Prince was found to have died from an accidental overdose of Fentanyl, which can be prescribed as a painkiller, following his death last year.
During his last few months in the White House, former US president Barack Obama announced a £4.3m fund to tackle the illegal supply of the deadly drug.
Last month, West Yorkshire and Humberside police warned Class A drugs contaminated with Fentanyl and Carfentanyl could have made their way onto UK streets.
Monday, May 15, 2017
2030: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
The future of humanity and of our planet lies in our hands. It lies also in the hands of today’s younger generation who will pass the torch to future generations.
Years ago, an earlier generation of world leaders came together to create the United Nations. From the ashes of war and division, they fashioned this Organization and enshrined as its statutes the values of peace, dialogue and international cooperation which today underpins the importance of the body. The supreme embodiment of those values is the Charter of the United Nations.
WE CAN BE THE FIRST GENERATION TO SUCCEED IN ENDING POVERTY; JUST AS WE MAY BE THE LAST TO HAVE A CHANCE OF SAVING THE PLANET.
We can be the first generation to succeed in ending poverty; just as we may be the last to have a chance of saving the planet. The world will be a better place in 2030 if we are successful. Children, young women and men are critical agents of change and will find in the new goals a platform to channel their infinite capacities and energies for activism into the creation of a better world. These must be seen as towards ending poverty and hunger in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment structured to protecting the planet from degradation through sustainable consumption and production. There’s also the crying need to sustain-ably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future generations.
The dividend of such strides is the fostering of peace, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development. So mobilizing the means required to implement this agenda through a revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development must be based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focused in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and with the participation of all countries and all stakeholders and all people.
The inter-linkages and integrated nature of Sustainable Development Goals are of crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new agenda is realized. If we realize our ambitions across the full extent of the agenda, the lives of all will be profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better.
Sustainable Development Goals and targets are integrated and indivisible global in nature and universally applicable, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities.
Years ago, an earlier generation of world leaders came together to create the United Nations. From the ashes of war and division, they fashioned this Organization and enshrined as its statutes the values of peace, dialogue and international cooperation which today underpins the importance of the body. The supreme embodiment of those values is the Charter of the United Nations.
WE CAN BE THE FIRST GENERATION TO SUCCEED IN ENDING POVERTY; JUST AS WE MAY BE THE LAST TO HAVE A CHANCE OF SAVING THE PLANET.
We can be the first generation to succeed in ending poverty; just as we may be the last to have a chance of saving the planet. The world will be a better place in 2030 if we are successful. Children, young women and men are critical agents of change and will find in the new goals a platform to channel their infinite capacities and energies for activism into the creation of a better world. These must be seen as towards ending poverty and hunger in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment structured to protecting the planet from degradation through sustainable consumption and production. There’s also the crying need to sustain-ably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future generations.
The dividend of such strides is the fostering of peace, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development. So mobilizing the means required to implement this agenda through a revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development must be based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focused in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and with the participation of all countries and all stakeholders and all people.
The inter-linkages and integrated nature of Sustainable Development Goals are of crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new agenda is realized. If we realize our ambitions across the full extent of the agenda, the lives of all will be profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better.
Sustainable Development Goals and targets are integrated and indivisible global in nature and universally applicable, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities.
http://www.newsmakersng.com/2017/05/15/2030-achieving-sustainable-development-goals/
Second case of Ebola virus confirmed by WHO
A second case of Ebola has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following an outbreak of 17 further suspected cases.
Health workers are trying to trace 125 people thought to be linked to the cases in the country's remote northeastern province of Bas-Uele, near the border with the Central African Republic.
The disease has an incubation period of 21 days and people who have symptoms have been warned to isolate themselves while waiting for treatment.
Three people have died so far.
The World Health Organisation said the first victim was a man who was confirmed as having Ebola on 22 April around 870 miles from the country's capital Kinshasa.
It is not yet clear how this outbreak originated but previous ones have been blamed on contact with infected animals such as apes.
WHO said it was working with DRC officials and sending health workers to help deal with the crisis.
In a televised address, Health Minister Oly Ilunga urged people "not to panic", adding that the authorities had "taken all necessary measures to respond quickly and efficiently to this new outbreak".
It comes just a year after an Ebola epidemic in West Africa killed more than 11,300 people, most of them in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
The disease was first detected in 1976, near the River Ebola in DRC, after which it is named. There have been seven outbreaks in the country since, the most recent in 2014, which killed 49 people.
Health workers are trying to trace 125 people thought to be linked to the cases in the country's remote northeastern province of Bas-Uele, near the border with the Central African Republic.
The disease has an incubation period of 21 days and people who have symptoms have been warned to isolate themselves while waiting for treatment.
Three people have died so far.
The World Health Organisation said the first victim was a man who was confirmed as having Ebola on 22 April around 870 miles from the country's capital Kinshasa.
It is not yet clear how this outbreak originated but previous ones have been blamed on contact with infected animals such as apes.
WHO said it was working with DRC officials and sending health workers to help deal with the crisis.
In a televised address, Health Minister Oly Ilunga urged people "not to panic", adding that the authorities had "taken all necessary measures to respond quickly and efficiently to this new outbreak".
It comes just a year after an Ebola epidemic in West Africa killed more than 11,300 people, most of them in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
The disease was first detected in 1976, near the River Ebola in DRC, after which it is named. There have been seven outbreaks in the country since, the most recent in 2014, which killed 49 people.
The Future of our World and the Role of the Youth in 2030 – An Agenda
The future of humanity and of our planet lies in our hands. It lies also in the hands of today’s younger generation who will pass the torch to future generations.
Years ago, an earlier generation of world leaders came together to create the United Nations. From the ashes of war and division they fashioned this organization and the values of peace, dialogue and international cooperation which underpin it. The supreme embodiment of those values is the Charter of the United Nations.
We can be the first generation to succeed in ending poverty; just as we may be the last to have a chance of saving the planet. The world will be a better place in 2030 if we are successful. Children and young women and men are critical agents of change and will find in the new goals a platform to channel their infinite capacities for activism into the creation of a better world.
We have a responsibility to ending poverty and hunger in all their forms and dimensions and to ensure that the human race can fulfil their potential in dignity, equality and in a healthy environment as well as protecting the planet from degradation. This can only be done through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future generations.
Ancilliary to this is fostering peace, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development. Mobilizing the means required to implement an Agenda through a revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity with a focused in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people.
The interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals are of crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new Agenda is realized. If we realize our ambitions across the full extent of the Agenda, the lives of all will be profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better.
Sustainable Development Goals and targets are integrated and indivisible, global in nature and universally applicable, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities.
http://www.pegasus-reporters.com/the-future-of-our-world-and-the-role-of-the-youth-in-2030-an-agenda-olayinka-y-shittu/
BAFTAs: Real-life dramas crowned at awards as royal saga deposed
It was a night of art imitating life, as shows based on reality cleaned up at the BAFTA TV Awards as hot favourite The Crown failed to sparkle.
Damilola Taylor's father gave the most emotional speech of the evening when the moving BBC drama Damilola, Our Loved Boy won in the Best Single Drama category.
Since the 10-year-old schoolboy Damilola Taylor was killed in south London in 2000, his father Richard has campaigned tirelessly against gang violence in the capital.
:: 2017 TV BAFTAs - all the winners
Richard Taylor used the BAFTA acceptance speech as an opportunity to appeal to end the stabbings on the streets of London.
Dedicating the award to Damilola's memory, he said: "I want to appeal to young people on the streets killing themselves. Parents are crying... killing has gone up recently in the city of London. I beg you: stop unnecessary killing of innocent people, spread the message."
The drama won its second award of the night when Wunmi Mosaki took Best Supporting Actress, and also dedicated it to Damilola and his late mother Gloria Taylor.
Damilola Taylor's father gave the most emotional speech of the evening when the moving BBC drama Damilola, Our Loved Boy won in the Best Single Drama category.
Since the 10-year-old schoolboy Damilola Taylor was killed in south London in 2000, his father Richard has campaigned tirelessly against gang violence in the capital.
:: 2017 TV BAFTAs - all the winners
Richard Taylor used the BAFTA acceptance speech as an opportunity to appeal to end the stabbings on the streets of London.
Dedicating the award to Damilola's memory, he said: "I want to appeal to young people on the streets killing themselves. Parents are crying... killing has gone up recently in the city of London. I beg you: stop unnecessary killing of innocent people, spread the message."
The drama won its second award of the night when Wunmi Mosaki took Best Supporting Actress, and also dedicated it to Damilola and his late mother Gloria Taylor.
NHS braced for possible repeat of cyberattack chaos on Monday
NHS organisations across the country are braced for a possible recurrence of Friday's cyberattack when staff return to work today.
Cyber security experts have warned that the ransomware virus, which affected one in five NHS Trusts, could be reactivated by computers and devices that have not yet been switched on.
On Sunday evening seven acute hospital Trusts continued to experience major disruption and were diverting patients away from A&E for a third consecutive day.
:: Cyberattacks: How to protect your computer from infection
In total 47 organisations reported being affected by the cyberattack and the disruption will continue into the new working week.
NHS regional director for London, Anne Rainsberry, told Sky News: "If you have not heard from your hospital and you have an appointment, our message is you should attend as normal."
But she warned patients: "It may be a little bit slower when you get there because hospitals are using different systems, so please be patient."
Trusts in Lincolnshire and Southport and Ormskirk cancelled all routine appointments for Monday, and staff have been warned to exercise caution when logging in.
United Lincolnshire Trust and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust used social media to warn staff that they should not switch on any devices unless they have been specifically cleared by their manager.
Northumbria Healthcare said: "All staff should report for duty tomorrow as usual - however please DO NOT switch on or log in to any laptops, mobile devices or desktop PCs until advised to do so by your line manager."
Ciaran Martin, chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, warned there could be a fresh wave of victims on Monday.
Cyber security experts have warned that the ransomware virus, which affected one in five NHS Trusts, could be reactivated by computers and devices that have not yet been switched on.
On Sunday evening seven acute hospital Trusts continued to experience major disruption and were diverting patients away from A&E for a third consecutive day.
:: Cyberattacks: How to protect your computer from infection
In total 47 organisations reported being affected by the cyberattack and the disruption will continue into the new working week.
NHS regional director for London, Anne Rainsberry, told Sky News: "If you have not heard from your hospital and you have an appointment, our message is you should attend as normal."
But she warned patients: "It may be a little bit slower when you get there because hospitals are using different systems, so please be patient."
Trusts in Lincolnshire and Southport and Ormskirk cancelled all routine appointments for Monday, and staff have been warned to exercise caution when logging in.
United Lincolnshire Trust and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust used social media to warn staff that they should not switch on any devices unless they have been specifically cleared by their manager.
Northumbria Healthcare said: "All staff should report for duty tomorrow as usual - however please DO NOT switch on or log in to any laptops, mobile devices or desktop PCs until advised to do so by your line manager."
Ciaran Martin, chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, warned there could be a fresh wave of victims on Monday.
Man 'covered in blood and holding human head stabs store worker' in Oregon
A man is reportedly in custody after walking into a US supermarket covered in blood, holding a knife and what looked like a human head, and stabbing a worker.
Police responded to a call about the attack at the Harvest Market Thriftway in Estacada, Oregon, at around 2.15pm on Sunday.
Other staff reportedly held the knifeman down until police arrived.
The store worker was airlifted to Emanuel Hospital for treatment.
The suspect was also taken to a nearby hospital.
Within minutes of the report of the supermarket attack, officers were called to Elwood Road, Colton, around 10 miles away, where a woman was found dead inside a home.
Police are investigating both incidents which investigators say are connected, according to reports.
Police responded to a call about the attack at the Harvest Market Thriftway in Estacada, Oregon, at around 2.15pm on Sunday.
Other staff reportedly held the knifeman down until police arrived.
The store worker was airlifted to Emanuel Hospital for treatment.
The suspect was also taken to a nearby hospital.
Within minutes of the report of the supermarket attack, officers were called to Elwood Road, Colton, around 10 miles away, where a woman was found dead inside a home.
Police are investigating both incidents which investigators say are connected, according to reports.
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