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JUST IN: Kogi records 2 confirmed cholera cases

Akanji Philip July 2, 2024 0 Comment

Kogi seems to be among the six states in Nigeria that have mild cases of cholera, recording only two confirmed cases. The State Commissioner for Health, Mr Abdullazeez Adam, who disclosed this in...

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2.6m die annually from alcohol, drug use— WHO

Akanji Philip June 26, 2024 0 Comment

A report by World Health Organisation (WHO) has indicated that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7 per cent of all deaths. WHO, in a statement on...

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Here’s How To Protect Yourself, Family, Neighbors From Cholera

VAM News June 25, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update Cholera is a highly infectious and potentially life-threatening disease caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It can spread rapidly in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene, putting entire communities...

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Osun Commissioner urges residents to be hygienic to avoid cholera outbreak

VAM News June 23, 2024 0 Comment

As part of measures to forestall cholera outbreak in Osun, the State government through the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation is putting everything in place so as not to record any incidence in the...

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Lagos Cholera Death Toll Hits 21, Cases Rise To 401— Report

Akanji Philip June 20, 2024 0 Comment

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, said that the suspected cholera cases in the state have increased to 401 with 21 fatalities. The statement noted that...

1 Minute

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Cholera: Ondo Govt Prepared To Prevent, Combat Outbreak – Official

VAM News June 18, 2024 0 Comment

Voice Air Media, News Update THE Ondo State Government has confirmed two cases of cholera in the state. Banji Ajaka, Commissioner for Health, said the state has activated surveillance for immediate response to any...

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Ondo reacts to cholera Outbreak, reveals plan

Akanji Philip June 17, 2024 0 Comment

The Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, says the state has activated its surveillance for immediate response to any case of cholera outbreak in the state. Speaking to journalists on Monday...

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UNICEF Sends Message to Nigerians Over Cholera Outbreak

Akanji Philip June 17, 2024 0 Comment

Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos and some states, the United Nations Children’s Fund has called for extensive measures to protect school children. The UN organisation also called for concerted efforts to...

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BREAKING: NCDC alerts on cholera outbreak as Nigeria records 30 deaths, 1,141 suspected cases

Akanji Philip June 13, 2024 0 Comment

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has alerted on increasing cholera cases nationwide, with 30 deaths, 1,141 suspected cases, and 65 confirmed cases reported. Disclosing this in a public advisory,...

5 Minutes

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Silent crisis: 6m Nigerians have thyroid disease— Experts

Akanji Philip May 28, 2024 0 Comment

Despite the prevalence of thyroid disease in Nigeria, awareness of the disease has remained low even as the patients encounter challenges seeking treatment due to the unavailability of proper drugs. This is coming as...