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Chad eliminates human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has congratulated Chad for having eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, as a...

Cholera: Physicians task schools, parents on personal, environmental hygiene

Two Lagos-based Physicians have urged parents and schools’ management to maintain optimal hygiene to avoid the spread of cholera. They gave the advice in an...

Climate change and cholera in Lagos: A looming public health crisis

Lagos State, a bustling metropolis in Nigeria, is not immune to the far-reaching impacts of climate change. As the effects of global warming continue...

Cholera: Improve nationwide access to WASH, gastroenterologist appeals to govts

A Consultant Gastroenterologist, Dr Mbang Kooffreh-Ada, says adequate access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) remains the sustainable solution to reducing the transmission of...

Lagos Island epicentre of Lagos cholera outbreak, says Health Commissioner

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says Lagos Island has the highest number of suspected cholera cases with 106 cases out...

SRADev, SON sensitise stakeholders on essence of lead-free paint production

Following the outcomes of the Technical Committee meeting on issues relating to lead tolerance in paints, quality, and labelling requirements in line with the...

Cholera outbreak: Biosafety agency urges Nigerians to exercise caution

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) is calling on the public to exercise caution over the recent cholera outbreak in some states across Nigeria. In...

Govt expresses commitment to provision of water, sanitation, hygiene

The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to the provision of adequate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in the country. Mrs Elizabeth Ugo, the Director,...

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European Region reports highest number of measles cases in over 25 years

According to an analysis by WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 127,350 measles cases were reported in...
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Military deactivates 56 illegal refining sites in one week

Troops of Operation Delta Safe have continued to sustain the fight against activities of crude oil thieves in the...

Women’s voices must be heard in WASH – Self Help Africa

An Irish charity organisation, Self Help Africa (SHA) Nigeria, has called for urgent action to increase women’s participation in...

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European Region reports highest number of measles cases in over 25 years

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