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Tuesday 9 February 2016

A father's heartwrenching tribute to his son who died today...on his one year birthday

A few hours ago today, Ephraim Esla Manga's son who turned one year today died at a private hospital in Kaduna State. According to his friend, Sunday Akoji, the little boy was seriously purging as a result of acute diarrhoea.
"Self care therapy administered by the parent include oral rehydration inter alia. By 7am the child was rushed to a private hospital in Kaduna. They met the GP on duty and his first intervention was to set up an IV line to restore fluid and electrolytes balance as the child was dehydrated.
The Doctor tried to find an IV line for 3 hours but was unsuccessful. He then put a call to his Consultant to come and help. The Consultant got to the hospital after 3 hours and within a minute he was able to find the vein and set up the line. But unfortunately, the child was already dead!"

The heartbroken father's post below:
"Such indescribable pain. Deaths is really a mystery." Ephraim wrote "It's exactly a year since God lended me this bundle of joy which he took back today this. Osh my baby. . . Mummy brought your cake from Jos but your tiny fingers left us just before you could cut it today. Rest on my boy! Rest well!! Mummy loves you, Daddy loves you too. Your brief entry and exit sure left us much pain and grief. Rest on, the very first strength of my right arm."
at 2/09/2016 08:10:00 pm

123 comments:

  1. linda's bestie9 February 2016 at 20:11

    RIP

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    1. DADDYSWIFE9 February 2016 at 21:04

      Eyah.God knows best.may his beautiful n innocent soul rest in peace in Jesus name.amen
      #nothankyoui'dratherbeselfmade

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    2. DADDYSWIFE9 February 2016 at 21:05

      May d almighty God grant his parent d grace n strength to bear d loss n carry on with their lives in Jesus nam.amen!!!!

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    3. Adaobilinda her sexcellency9 February 2016 at 21:22

      So sad... rest in peace little boy. hope the Angels celebrate ur day with u.

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    4. Ms Adorable9 February 2016 at 21:46

      Rip boy... Heart breaking

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    5. Unknown9 February 2016 at 21:56

      Chai! Its hurt down to ones blood stream, imagine the absence of that lil boythe parents must really be heart broken. Rip little boy.

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    6. Unknown9 February 2016 at 22:02

      Very devastating.

      Morning Sex - 5 ways to have a good time in the AM

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    7. eka9 February 2016 at 22:17

      So sorry 4 ur loss Sir
      Take heart

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    8. baba9 February 2016 at 22:34

      Crying

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    9. Unknown9 February 2016 at 22:41

      Heartbreaking. Plz b consoled. God will replace ur loss. RIP lil man







      LIB ADDICT#just passing#

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    10. Pretty face10 February 2016 at 03:04

      Soo touching, rest in peace little one

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    11. Unknown10 February 2016 at 09:27

      This is so heart breaking...

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  2. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:13

    Eyha rest in peace Lil hummy!
    Nd may God grant his parents the fortitude to bear his lost!

    #FINEST
    #Did you guys miss me?

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  3. Davido's driver9 February 2016 at 20:15

    Rip

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  4. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:19

    Kai too sad...rest well angel

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  5. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:19

    Is a pity. * it's well*

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  6. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:19

    Eyah touching




    PEPSI ADDICT

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  7. Psalmuelle aka Samstone.9 February 2016 at 20:19

    So sad.

    #LIB ADDICT#

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  8. GALORE9 February 2016 at 20:20

    Enter your comment...it is well Sir.





    @Galore

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  9. STERN9 February 2016 at 20:20

    Awwwn. ..the got me in tears. ..RIP BABY

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  10. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 20:20

    Too painful.jumbo

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  11. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:21

    It is well take heart.

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  12. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:21

    Acute diarrhea syndrome was too much weeks ago...its painful...rip lil boy..tnk God for sparing the life of my boy who vomited n stooled for almost a week last week.

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  13. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 20:21

    Hmmm so sad...rip little one. Oh Lord let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end. This is NO coincidence!

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  14. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:21

    Ask God for another

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  15. michael George (the Fulani Prince)9 February 2016 at 20:22

    RIP

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  16. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:22

    May his soul rest in peace, Amen

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  17. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 20:22

    So sad, made me cry.
    May his soul rest in peace and may God give you peace dad and mum.

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  18. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:22

    oh death! where is thy sting

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  19. mystica9 February 2016 at 20:22

    It's is well with you. May his soul rest in peace.

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  20. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:23

    so touching....babes aint ugly we r just broke

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  21. Hawt Talk With Tosan9 February 2016 at 20:23

    Senseless death. So sad. may he RIP

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  22. Senator Frank9 February 2016 at 20:23

    😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

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  23. Stella Mozare9 February 2016 at 20:24

    Oh....... So sorry about the death. I pray that the Lord Almighty will console u, his mum and the entire family IJN. Pls take heart.

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  24. pearlyTee9 February 2016 at 20:25

    So sad. Rest in perfect peace little one.

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  25. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:27

    Sad! More strength folks

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  26. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:27

    Rest on dear😫😫😫




    Most beautiful gal on linda ikeji's blog

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  27. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 20:27

    Sad - May his soul RIP. May we never see such tragedy. Amen !!!!

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  28. truth. hurts9 February 2016 at 20:27

    I feel there pain ... it's well

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  29. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:29

    So sad may his soul R.I.P

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  30. gold9 February 2016 at 20:30

    So touching rest on little one



    Oloriawhy

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  31. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:31

    Rip please take heart

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  32. U-C-J9 February 2016 at 20:32

    Very touching tribute, RIP boy may God give your parents the fortitude to bear the loss.
    Linda mee k'anyi fu anya! @uchemacj

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  33. ada igwe buhari9 February 2016 at 20:32

    Rip Baby. Am so sad hearing this.

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  34. NaijaDeltaBabe9 February 2016 at 20:32

    Awwwwww...


    ...merited happiness

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  35. Gboyega9 February 2016 at 20:33

    Eeyah!!!. I feel ur pain b'cus I ve bin in ur shoe b4. Take heart bro, it's God dat gives nd He takes weneva He pleases. Believe, He is going 2 Bless u wth fruits dat 'll outlive u vry soon, I feel ur pain bro.

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  36. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 20:33

    How can someone be looking for iv line for 3hrs. Carelessness

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  37. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:35

    For window blinds, wallpaper and curtain please call 08160856785.

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  38. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:37

    Painful
    Take heart

    LINDA MY LINDA

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  39. Damilola9 February 2016 at 20:37

    Really sad. If only the consultant was there at first but then God knows best. Fly with the angels boy

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  40. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:39

    Eyaaah..:..They should take heart...

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  41. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:40

    So sad. Take heart.
    -D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds

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  42. nekkymighty9 February 2016 at 20:40

    Chai...tears...Rip,God will surely restore....chai

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  43. KWEEN9 February 2016 at 20:44

    So sad. I can't even imagine this pain. May his innocent soul rest in peace and may God console his parents.

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  44. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:46

    so sad...
    take heart sir!

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  45. chyyy9 February 2016 at 20:47

    So sorry RIP little one. But every mother pls & pls anytime u see ur child vomit & stool 3-4 times in ur presence in a day, leave ur slippers rush, run, 2 a hospital. This acute diarrhea can kill children like ants. Pls we mothers take note.

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    1. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 21:36

      Nothing can be more painful and heart brokenthan this, but take heart. God is the giveth and the taketh. God will replace him for the family in multiples soon.Expect my congratulatory message b4 the end of this year.

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  46. Stephanie9 February 2016 at 20:48

    RIP Lil angel. #Abkeeys#

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  47. Jude Akinwole9 February 2016 at 20:51

    Chai! This is so sad! Whatever will come to pass will surely come to pass. Imagine the Doc not being able to find an IV line for over 3 hours & a consultant could do it in just a minute. God rest your soul little angel

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  48. Unknown9 February 2016 at 20:56

    Ennyaaa rest on sweet....little angel..and what is wron with our hospitals God pls take me out of this country bikoooo












    ~make I go drink one bottle of beer~

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  49. Pearlie9 February 2016 at 20:59

    Rest in peace

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  50. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 21:00

    What d heck was dat doctor doing for 3hrs piercing d little boy looking for vein dat he did not call d consultant. Omgg. RIP little one.

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  51. Unknown9 February 2016 at 21:06

    Rip take heart

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  52. Unknown9 February 2016 at 21:07

    Eya touching,RIP

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  53. Unknown9 February 2016 at 21:09

    So sad! May his soul rest in peace.Amen

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  54. Unknown9 February 2016 at 21:15

    rest in peace

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  55. Tpy9 February 2016 at 21:16

    Eya so sad. The doctor should have passed an NG tube and given the child ORS through the nose, and that is even assuming the child was vomiting which wasn't reported in this story. RIP little boy

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  56. Unknown9 February 2016 at 21:20

    My lil nephew rest on the whole family really miss you.

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  57. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 21:22

    Take heart sir, God knows y. That statement "the very first strength of his right arm" got tears drop from my eye.it is well. Be assured God will make u and ur wife smile again.

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  58. Unknown9 February 2016 at 21:23

    So painful. For lost you shall have double

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  59. beauty9 February 2016 at 21:34

    @ chyyy Thanks for that great info. Rush to the hospital please if your child have diarrhea or vomiting please don't wait the next day it kills fast.

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  60. Eddy Ogbunambala 9 February 2016 at 21:35

    Rest in peace

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  61. Genesis9 February 2016 at 21:35

    So sad! But we give thanks to the giver of life. RIP little angel cos I know ur parents loves u but God loves u most. It is well mum n dad *with teary eyes* it is well.

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    1. Unknown10 February 2016 at 07:16

      Rest in peace little man... Say no to self medication. Nigeria doctors pls respond fast to emergencies!!! #heartbreaking

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  62. Joyous babe,Linda ikeji first cousin9 February 2016 at 21:48

    Eyaaa,so sad,may his soul rip.

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  63. Joyous babe,Linda ikeji first cousin9 February 2016 at 21:48

    Eyaaa,so sad,may his soul rip.

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  64. Unknown9 February 2016 at 21:48

    Rip

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  65. Unknown9 February 2016 at 21:49

    Rip to d Dead

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  66. Unknown9 February 2016 at 21:50

    Rip

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  67. Unknown9 February 2016 at 22:01

    So sad, I felt such pain in 2012 I lost my angel on her birthday, it was sad RIP

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  68. Unknown9 February 2016 at 22:01

    So sad, I felt such pain in 2012 I lost my angel on her birthday, it was sad RIP

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  69. Unknown9 February 2016 at 22:04

    Painful R.I.P

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  70. Linda's daughter aka Nwa Linda9 February 2016 at 22:04

    Wow cutie Rip dear

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  71. Unknown9 February 2016 at 22:11

    It's so sad brother. Please extend mine condolences to your wife. It's painful but please believe God is too faithful to fail. He will double your joy in Jesus's name.

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  72. Unknown9 February 2016 at 22:14

    RIP bobo

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  73. Unknown9 February 2016 at 22:16

    So disheartening,God wil surely comfort ur home n restore joy to ur family,its well my brother!!! I sighed

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  74. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 22:17

    Our prayers are with you and your wife. God, the Almighty, the all~knowing, has his ways which we mortals may never understand. He will surely bless you again, many times over. Take heart meanwhile. The Lord is & will ever remain your strenght.

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  75. Unknown9 February 2016 at 22:24

    RIP little Angel

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  76. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 22:26

    RIP so sad.linda huz gal

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  77. Unknown9 February 2016 at 22:34

    Chai

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  78. chommy9 February 2016 at 22:44

    R.I.P. Linda observe!

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  79. Adaeze Writes9 February 2016 at 22:47

    May his gentle soul rest in God's peace. Amen. May God give them the fortitude to bear the loss.

    For more stories visit www.adaezewrites.com

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  80. Joyouse9 February 2016 at 23:00

    So sad. Rip little one

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  81. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 23:01

    RIP..

    Nuel

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  82. Demmy9 February 2016 at 23:05

    So sad, may he find rest wit God.

    D Lord wl giv d parents double soon IJN

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  83. Demmy9 February 2016 at 23:05

    So sad, may he find rest wit God.

    D Lord wl giv d parents double soon IJN

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  84. Unknown9 February 2016 at 23:11

    Wow! Acute diarrhea is an emergency once a baby isn't responsive to ORS n oral antibiotics within 24hrs of use. Parents should please be more sensitive, once symptoms ain't improving go to the hospital. I don't blame the first doctor on call or the consultant,,,,,if only the got to the hospital earlier. Ds baby died from shock and setting a line of a baby in shock could mean a nightmare for doctors at times. May his peaceful soul RIP.








    #Linda'spal

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  85. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 23:29

    REST IN PEACE DEAR

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  86. oben9 February 2016 at 23:31

    So sorry brov | God is n control

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  87. Unknown9 February 2016 at 23:37

    So sad rest in peace little boy........ @iam MR_Successful and i believe in destiny

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  88. Anonymous9 February 2016 at 23:45

    The ignoramus who commented on finding a line, What do you think finding a line means? Establishing an IV access dumbo, the line wasn't missing

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  89. Unknown10 February 2016 at 00:32


    RIP lil man.
    My children were stooling that the eldest was hospitalised but to God be the glory they re OK now.
    Pls parents,don't do self medication, you re not a doctor.when you discover Ur child is is sick kindly take the them to the clinic.

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  90. Unknown10 February 2016 at 01:24

    Rip

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  91. Unknown10 February 2016 at 01:34

    RIP... dee

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  92. Ada10 February 2016 at 03:58

    The Lord is ur strength

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  93. Posh Queen10 February 2016 at 04:24

    May the little angel RRIP

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  94. Anonymous10 February 2016 at 04:30

    SEE THE MESS THAT NIGERIA IS. HEIGHT OF MEDIOCRITY. .. IN A COUNTRY OF 200MILLION, IT TAKES 6 HOURS TO FIX AN IV LINE

    EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IS SHIT... DUMB DOCTORS EVERYWHERE

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  95. Oyindamola10 February 2016 at 05:44

    PLS PLS and PLSSSS treatment for diarrhea is ORS and ZINC! Its a combination therapy. The ORS will restore the lost electrolyte but the addition of zinc will do the magic by reducing the frequency of stooling. If u dont see any massive improvement especially for children below the age of 5 years. Pls o diarrhea kills. Linda, I am a public health specialist, u shld create a platform on here to discuss health matters. If the diarrhea is getting worse pls take the child to a Good hospital. Teaching hospitals have experienced hands, its just their laid back attitude that is destroying the health system. Lastly, if you have an infant pls make sure you get your own personal paediatrician that you can call incase of incasity! God keep us and our children, amin.

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  96. Terry clarks10 February 2016 at 07:15

    Rip lil boy. God knows the best

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  97. Terry clarks10 February 2016 at 07:16

    Rip

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  98. Anonymous10 February 2016 at 07:43

    What kind of Drs is Nigeria churning out??? Ministry of Education please take note!!! You see Nigerian graduates writing all over blogs and you shudder! What is happening, dear Lord!?!

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  99. Anonymous10 February 2016 at 07:52

    Rip lil man

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  100. Temmy10 February 2016 at 08:26

    Death, only God have the answers. RIP beloved boy

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  101. Unknown10 February 2016 at 10:45

    I cried when I read this O my God this Doctor must be a fake Doctor. imagine Doct did not see a vain line for over 3 hours nowah oooo plz mothers if ur child have diarrhea and vomiting plz buy this original lucozade, erthromycin and zinc if he/she refuse to take Ors then later u can take him to hospital. little one RIP

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  102. vincent okoroagu (yes boss)10 February 2016 at 12:28

    so sad. RIP to him

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  103. Unknown10 February 2016 at 12:43

    So sad. RIP lil one

    Eva Da Diva...

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  104. duskkie10 February 2016 at 12:45

    RIP....lil man

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  105. Unknown10 February 2016 at 14:10

    Take heart sir, very painfull

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  106. Unknown11 February 2016 at 15:46

    May God give you the fortitude to the loss, Amen.

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  107. Unknown11 February 2016 at 17:56

    May the Almighty God gives the parents the fortitude to bear the loss

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  108. Unknown11 February 2016 at 20:49

    Brother Ephraim may the good Lord console you sir

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  109. Unknown11 February 2016 at 20:52

    Brother Ephraim may the good Lord console you sir

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  110. Unknown16 February 2016 at 16:41

    so sad

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