Health

Sanwo-Olu: Our Proactive Steps Prevented Catastrophic Cholera Outbreak in Lagos

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu has credited proactive measures by the Lagos State government for preventing a catastrophic cholera outbreak

5 months ago

Cholera is Treatable, Preventable, Nobody Should Die of Cholera, Says NCDC’s Muntari Hassan

Dr Hassan emphasised that cholera is treatable and preventable, and urged coordinated efforts and improved hygiene in Nigeria.

5 months ago

Tinubu Establishes 7-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee to Combat Nigeria’s Cholera Outbreak

Tinubu has directed the formation of an inter-ministerial committee to manage the cholera emergency operation centre led by the NCDC.

5 months ago

Nigeria Declares Health Emergency Over Cholera Outbreak

NCDC DG Jide Idris has announced the activation of an emergency centre to address the cholera outbreak across 31 states.

5 months ago

Cholera Outbreak: Nigerian Government Calls For Heightened Vigilance, Urges Good Hygiene And Sanitation

With 1159 suspected Cholera cases, the FG has urged Nigerians to improve sanitation, seek immediate medical attention if symptomatic

5 months ago

Lagos Cholera Death Toll Hits 35, 401 Suspected Cases As Unregistered Tiger Nut Drinks Implicated As Cause

The Lagos State Government has attributed the cholera outbreak to unregistered tiger nut drinks as fatalities rise to 35.

5 months ago

Chad Has Eliminated Sleeping Sickness, Becoming The 51st Country Globally To Eradicate A Neglected Tropical Disease

WHO has congratulated Chad for becoming one of the countries to eliminate sleeping sickness, a neglected tropical disease

5 months ago

Lagos State Battles Rising Cholera Outbreak As 21 Fatalities, 401 Suspected Cases Reported

Lagos State is facing a cholera outbreak with 401 suspected cases and 21 fatalities, prompting government intervention.

5 months ago

Cholera Outbreak In Lagos: UNICEF Calls For Urgent Action As LASG Confirms 15 Deaths

The Lagos State government has confirmed 17 cholera cases out of 350 suspected cases, as well as 15 deaths.

5 months ago

Economic Realities Prompt House, NAFDAC To Temporarily Suspend Ban On Sachet Alcoholic Beverages

After investigations, the House of Reps has agreed to temporarily lift the ban on sachet alcohol to reduce economic pressure.

5 months ago