Tag: Cholera
Cholera claims five lives in Plateau as 53 suspected cases emerge
“The activation of the IMS ensures a coordinated, efficient, and accountable response structure in line with national and international emergency…
FG made emergency vaccine requests to battle cholera
The Federal Government of Nigeria has made four emergency requests to the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision for cholera…
Cholera still seriously ravaging Nigeria – UNICEF
“We are in a race against time, working hand in hand with the authorities to deliver essential healthcare, safe water…
Deadly outbreak: Cholera claims 10 lives in Enugu
Dr. Egwuonwu also appealed to the public to practice strict hygiene measures, including boiling water before drinking, frequent hand washing,…
Nigeria battles escalating Cholera crisis: 220% spike in cases, 359 dead
According to the NCDC’s latest epidemiological report, the country recorded 10,837 suspected cases and 359 deaths by the end of…
Cholera claims nine lives in five Yobe LGAs
Dr Mohammed Gana, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, sad this in a statement in Damaturu on Friday
Sudan reports over 9,500 cholera cases, 315 deaths
The conflict has resulted in at least 16,650 deaths and displaced millions of people.
Cholera outbreak in Nigeria soars by 128%, Lagos hardest hit
According to the NCDC, Lagos accounts for 60% of all reported cases, with Lagos Island being the hardest-hit Local Government…
Cholera outbreak: Lagos Metro Lions Club cleans up Ipodo community
This outreach focused on cleaning and sanitizing local drainage systems, fumigating the area, and donating essential cleaning materials to mitigate…
103 dead from Cholera outbreak across Nigeria, says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed this new toll during a press conference in Abuja on…
Cholera crisis: Nigeria’s case fatality rate drops to 2.9%
Despite progress, it said that challenges persist, necessitating sustained efforts in healthcare infrastructure, public health education, and community engagement to…
“Expect a decrease in cholera cases in the next couple of weeks” – NCDC
The NCDC's recent data shows 2,102 suspected cholera cases and 63 deaths across 33 states and 122 local government areas.…
Cholera: Oyo Govt. calls for heightened vigilance
He lamented that the World Health Organization (WHO), has confirmed the ongoing cholera outbreak in some parts of Nigeria as…
Kogi records two confirmed cholera cases
He listed the PHCs that were approved to be upgraded to General Hospitals to includes PHC Assakyo in Lafia, Gudi…
Lagos’ proactive steps prevented catastrophic outcome in Cholera battle – Sanwo-Olu
At the large gathering comprising stakeholders, regulators and funding partners, Sanwo-Olu said discussions must be focused on actions and strategies…