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Cholera Outbreak: What You Need To Know To Stay Safe, Prevent Spread
Cholera is rising, with 10 states contributing to 90 per cent of its burden, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...
Provide Clean, Safe Water To Prevent Cholera Outbreaks and Protect Children – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the government to provide clean, safe water to prevent cholera’s spread, reporting that recurring cholera...
Oyo State Urges Vigilance Over Suspected Cholera Outbreak
The Oyo State Government has urged residents to be vigilant and adopt precautionary measures to prevent a potential cholera outbreak. Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi,...
Cholera Outbreak In Lagos: 5 Dead, 60 Hospitalised – Health Commissioner
Five people have died, and 60 others have been hospitalised due to severe gastroenteritis caused by cholera in the Eti Osa, Lagos Island,...
Zambia starts administering oral cholera vaccine following a countrywide cholera outbreak
On Tuesday, Zambia began administering the oral cholera vaccine following a countrywide cholera outbreak. The authorities distributed some doses in Matero township in...
Cholera on the loose in Zambia: Churches limit service to two hours
Cholera is on the loose in Zambia. Within the past 24 hours, 400 new cases with 18 deaths have been reported by the...
Cholera Crisis In Zambia, Schools Shut For Three More Weeks
Beyond the holiday break, schools in Zambia will continue to be closed for an additional three weeks, with January 29 being the new...
Kenya’s Deputy President Gachagua Faces Impeachment Amid Corruption Allegations and Political Tensions
Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing an impeachment vote on Tuesday, as lawmakers accused him of corruption, undermining the government, and engaging...
Malian Soldiers Neutralise Terrorist Leader
Terrorist leader, Aliza Ould Yehia, has reportedly been neutralised by soldiers of the Malian Armed Forces in a face off. According to AES...
Kellyrae Crowned Winner Of BBNaija ‘No Loose Guard’ Season, Bags ₦60 Million Cash Prize
Kellyrae, a former member of the Doublekay duo, has emerged as the winner of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2024 “No Loose Guard”...
Democratic Republic of Congo Begins Mpox Vaccination Campaign
Congolese authorities have begun rolling out the 265,000 vaccinations for mpox (formerly monkeypox) to help contain the ongoing outbreak. The vaccination was administered...
World Teachers’ Day: Peter Obi Calls for Improved Welfare and Opportunities for Nigerian Teachers
On this year’s World Teachers’ Day, former Anambra governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi joined the global community in celebrating teachers...