The Akwa Ibom State Government has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Emeroke community, Eastern Obolo Local Government Area. Dr. Patrick Essiet, Permanent Secretary of the […]
Tag: Cholera
Cholera Outbreak Claims 7 Lives in Adamawa, 71 Hospitalized
At least seven people have died, and 71 others have been hospitalized following a cholera outbreak in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa […]
WHO Reports Over 307,000 Cholera Cases and 2,326 Deaths Globally Amidst Vaccine Shortage
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a significant global resurgence of cholera, with a total of 307,433 cases and 2,326 deaths recorded across 26 […]
Cholera Outbreak Claims Three Lives in Benue State
Dr. Henry Ijabo, the Benue State Epidemiologist, has confirmed that a recent cholera outbreak has resulted in three deaths over the past two weeks. Speaking […]
Lagos Bolsters Cholera Response with WHO Support at Kirikiri Prison
The Lagos State government has received additional support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as it addresses a cholera outbreak at Kirikiri prison. Commissioner for […]
Gavi Offers Emergency Vaccine Support as Nigeria Battles Cholera Outbreak, cases hit 1,579
In response to the cholera outbreak sweeping across Nigeria, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has pledged emergency vaccine doses to assist in containment efforts. Dr. Sania […]
SOTLAN Advocates Water Quality Testing Amid Cholera Outbreak
The Society for Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (SOTLAN) has urged immediate water quality testing in cholera-affected areas in Lagos and Ogun states. In a […]
Cholera Crisis Looms: NCDC Warns of Potential State of Emergency
Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has warned that a state of emergency may be declared […]
Lagos Health Board Targets Cholera Prevention with Inspections
As part of ongoing efforts to curb the cholera outbreak in Lagos State, the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board has initiated advocacy and inspection activities […]
Lagos Reports 29 Deaths, 579 Cases in Ongoing Cholera Outbreak
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has reported 29 deaths and 579 suspected cases since the cholera outbreak began two weeks ago. Speaking at a […]