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cholera

October 9, 2023

Lagos reopens sealed Ladipo, Oyingbo, other markets

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has reopened the sealed Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede and Ile-Epo markets.

Ladipo market
September 25, 2023

Nigeria records 210 new cholera cases, 10 deaths

The NCDC said the national multi-sectoral cholera TWG continues to monitor responses across states.

Cholera patients
September 25, 2023

WHO seeks $160 million to tackle cholera in Nigeria, six other countries

WHO has appealed for $160.4 million to respond to cholera through the global strategic preparedness, readiness and response plan in seven countries.

Cholera patients
September 19, 2023

Flooding: Rescue crews recover more bodies in Libya’s disaster zone

International observers warned that a rapidly escalating public health crisis threatens Libya’s flood-hit areas.

FLOOD-RAVAGED LIBYA
August 20, 2023

Ekiti council chair warns residents against open defecation

Mr Oloruntoba advised landlords to build good toilets in their houses to enable occupants have access to clean sanitary facilities.

Open defecation
August 19, 2023

Children in DR Congo facing worst cholera outbreak in six years: UNICEF

Across the country, at least 31,342 suspected or confirmed cholera cases and 230 deaths in the first seven months of 2023.

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Children
June 25, 2023

197 cases of cholera, 43 deaths recorded in South Africa

A total of 197 cases of cholera have been confirmed in South Africa with 43 deaths.

Cholera patients
May 20, 2023

UN raises alarm as cholera threatens one billion people from Nigeria, 42 countries

The UN agencies said that after years of steady decline, cholera was making a devastating comeback and targeting the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Cholera patients
April 25, 2023

WHO trains journalists on health, behavioural change reporting

Ahemen Terseer, the WHO coordinator in the state, tasked journalists to be proactive in educating the public on the epidemic before it happens.

WHO
April 17, 2023

79 died from 1,336 cases of cholera: NCDC

It said that of all suspected cases, 53 per cent were males and 47 per cent were females.

Cholera patients