Tag: Cholera
No active suspected cases of Cholera, Mpox in Edo – Official
Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, Director of Public Health, Edo Ministry of Health, announced on Tuesday that there were no active suspected cases of cholera or...
Nigeria’s cholera cases surge by 128% with Lagos as epicentre –...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said that Nigeria witnessed a significant rise of 128 per cent in cholera cases.
NCDC...
Edo declares cholera outbreak, confirms 6 casesÂ
The Ministry of Health in Edo on Thursday declared a cholera outbreak in the state, confirming six cases of the disease so far.
Dr Stephenson...
WHO reports 71% rise in cholera deaths in 2023
The number of deaths caused by cholera is on the rise, according to global cholera statistics for 2023 published by the World Health Organisation...
Cholera cases, deaths surge globally, WHO reports
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, revealing a concerning increase in cases and deaths.
According to a statement released...
LG chairmen intensify cholera sensitisation in Lagos
The Chairmen of Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu division of Lagos State, have embarked on intensive sensitisation against cholera...
NCDC highlights mpox, cholera, antimicrobial resistance as Nigeria’s healthcare challengesÂ
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has highlighted public health challenges, including Mpox resurgence, cholera outbreak, and the rising threat of...
Cholera: Kosofe LG blocks contaminated wells, boreholes in communities
The Kosofe Local Government in Lagos State says it has locked all boreholes and wells in the community that the water is contaminated with...
NCDC warns of rising yellow fever cases amid ongoing cholera outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about the increasing number of yellow fever cases in the country,...
Cholera: Death toll rises to 134 in Somalia
A total of 16,231 new cases of cholera and 134 related deaths has been reported in Somalia since January this year, with cases spreading...
Expect downward trend in cholera cases—NCDC Director-General
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Friday, said that Nigerians should expect a downward trend of Cholera cases in the country.
Dr Jide...
Cholera: NAFDAC sensitises food vendors, restaurants on hygienic practicesÂ
The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified surveillance in restaurants and other eateries to ensure hygeinic practices against cholera...
Cholera: Ibadan residents seek more sensitisation from Oyo govt
Residents of Ibadan have appealed to Oyo State Government to intensify more efforts in sensitising the public on dangers inherent in cholera epidemic.
The residents,...
Cholera: Kwara govt. alerts health surveillance team in LGAs
Kwara Government has alerted healthcare surveillance team across the 16 local government areas of the state on preparations and preventive measures against any possible...
Cholera : C/River rejects inclusion among affected states
The Cross River Government has rejected inclusion of the state among the ten states affected by cholera outbreak by the National Centre for Disease...
Cholera: Health Experts urge adequate regulations, access to clean water
Mrs Abiola Paul-Ozieh, Chairman of the Healthcare Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN), Lagos Chapter, on Wednesday called for adequate regulation and enlightenment to curb...
Plateau has no recorded case of cholera – Commissioner
Dr Cletus Shurkuk, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, says the state has not recorded any case of cholera.
Shurkuk, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),...
