Edo State Ministry of Health Confirms Six Cases Cholera Outbreak
The Ministry of Health in Edo State declared a cholera outbreak on Thursday, confirming six cases of the disease so far. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, the Director of Public Health, made…
Cholera: Oyo Govt Intensifies Efforts on Outbreak Prevention
…maintains Zero Case The Oyo State Government has been relentless in its efforts to prevent cholera outbreak in the State, maintaining that no single case of the disease has been…
Cholera: Oyo Govt. Embanks on Sensitization at Public Place Vigilance
The Oyo State Government has called on residents to be more vigilant, imbibe good sanitation and take preventive measures to combat the spread of cholera. The call was made in…
Cholera Outbreak: Lagos Reports 25 Cases at Kirikiri Correctional Centre
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, announced that 25 severe gastroenteritis cases confirmed to be cholera were reported at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre. This information was disclosed in…
Cholera: FG Seeks Vaccine Donations as Cases Reach 1,579
The Federal Government is considering obtaining emergency vaccine doses from the Vaccine Alliance, Gavi, to combat the cholera outbreak in Nigeria. Gavi’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, expressed concern…
Cholera: President Tinubu Directs FEC to Form Committee for Emergency Operations
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to establish a committee to oversee the cholera emergency operation center managed by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).…
Lagos Faces Cholera Surge with 21 Deaths, 401 Suspected Cases
The cholera outbreak in Lagos has resulted in 21 deaths and 401 suspected cases across the state as of Thursday. Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State…
Cholera: Parents Keep Children Home from Lagos Schools
Concerned about their children’s health, many parents in Lagos State kept their wards home on Wednesday as primary and secondary schools resumed after the mid-term and Sallah break. Their fears…