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Hi, Stefan, I wish to thank you, the members of your team and all the participants for a successful 2017 99nicu meetup. The use of periscope for live streaming of the sessions was quite innovative, I followed some of the sessions right here in Nigeria. However, due to my work schedule i could not spend so much time. Therefore, i wish to request if it is possible to let us have a recorded version of the events that went down in Sweden. Thank you and looking forward to your usual prompt response. Dr Okposio Matthias Nigeria

Thank you to Drs Hanifah and Vijayashankara for your responses. With these, I can now continue my advocacy for routine administration of vitamin k to all our newborns. There has been an unexpected increased in cases of vitamin k deficiency bleeding (VKDB) in my local hospital which also serves as a referral centre for smaller public and private hospitals and clinics. On further inquiry, it was discovered that routine vitamin k administration was not being done, no reason was given for their non use of vitamin k, some actually think it made no difference with regards to the occurrence of VKDB. The good news though is that progress is being made. Thank you once more for the responses . Dr Okposio, Delta State Nigeria

Thanks Stefan .

Greetings to all members of this esteemed forum and thank you in advance for your response(s). As a medical student and during my residency training, it was routine to administer vitamin k to every newborn. However, it appears the practice is being abandoned in my part of the world. What is the position in your country regarding this practice? In addition to your responses, if there are recent material(s) to support the position in your country or locality, I will be glad to have have them. Looking forward to hearing from as many members as possible. Dr Okposio Matthias Nigeria

Dear Sir, I wish to join the new 99nicu Slack Channel. I have already downloaded the app into my phone. looking forward to hearing from you. Dr. Okposio Matthias (matok). email: mattokmatok@yahoo.com Nigeria

Good job. Thanks Stefan Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

There has been some disturbing Information concerning the misuse of chlorhexidine 7% solution as eye drops in certain communities of Yobe state, Nigeria leading to ophthalmic complications. This is in contrast to the nationally recommended 4% chlorhexidine gel for the cord care protocol. Apparently, the 7% chlorhexidine solution is packaged like an eye drop. It was given to mothers at the primary health care centres across the state after delivery to be used for cord care. It is not clear why some mothers decided to apply it to the eyes of their newborns, but it is believed that the mother were not adequately educated on its usage. The Federal ministry of Health and the National Association of Neonatal Medicine in the country have already swung into action to stop this unfortunate incidence. http://saharareporters.com/2015/09/09/chlorhexidine-solution-imported-unicef-turns-5-kids-blind-nigeria

I am interested too. mattokmatok@yahoo.com

It has been a wonderful experience so far. The years ahead will definitely be better. Cheers to everyone who have made this ride a smooth one.