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cholera

June 18, 2024

Cholera: Lagos government urges pupils to maintain good hygiene as schools resume

Mr Abayomi disclosed that since the cholera outbreak in the state, about 15 persons had died because they started treatment late.

June 18, 2024

No confirmed cholera case in Abia, says health official

Ms Agomoh said the 109 cases of stooling and vomiting suspected to be cholera outbreaks were recorded between January and June.

Alex Otti
June 17, 2024

UNICEF warns of cholera risks to schoolchildren, urges nationwide preventive efforts

The UN organisation also called for concerted efforts to prevent disruption in the academic calendar over the spread of cholera.

Cholera patients
April 4, 2024

China says over $500,000 donated to help Zambia fight cholera

The Chinese embassy in Zambia has donated about $500,000 to the Zambian government to help the country fight against cholera.

CHOLERA PATIENTS IN ZAMBIA
March 13, 2024

Healthcare in danger under Tinubu, say public health doctors

Mr Isara said Mr Tinubu’s government ushered in mass public health issues.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
February 18, 2024

African healthcare challenges require transnational collaboration: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu said Africa’s effective collaboration with the rest of the world to tackle existential health challenges is a moral imperative.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
February 3, 2024

Infectious diseases expert advises citizens on optimum hygiene

Mr Akase noted that Lassa fever, meningitis, cholera, malaria, tuberculosis among others were affecting the country

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
January 17, 2024

Epidemiologist says cholera vigilance in Enugu at its peak

Enugu’s epidemiologist, Ogbodo Okechukwu, says the state is committed to preventing and preparing for potential cholera outbreaks.

Cholera patients
January 8, 2024

Zambia: Death toll from cholera outbreak reaches 222 as cases spike to 5,462

This followed the deaths of 27 people and 567 new cases in the previous 24 hours, data released by the ministry on Sunday showed.

Cholera patients
October 10, 2023

NCDC lists Zamfara, Ogun, others as states with highest cholera cases

He said the ministry would continue to support states through advocacy and coordination, urging the states to take responsibility for cholera preparedness and response plans.

A composite photo of NCDC and cholera patient