Nigeria: Cholera - Death Toll Hits 21 in Lagos, 401 Cases Recorded

Following the outbreak of cholera in some parts of the country, at least 21 persons have been confirmed dead in Lagos State, with 401 suspected cases reported to the state Ministry… Read more »

Nigeria: Water Resources Ministry Lists Four Preventive Measures of Cholera Outbreak

....swings into action, analyze water quality Read more »

Nigeria: Deaths Increase to 21, Infections 401 in Lagos Cholera Outbreak

The Lagos State Government says the number of deaths from cholera outbreak in the state has increased from 15 to 21, while infections increased to 401 from 350. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Lagos Tasks Residents On Preventive Measures

Mrs Grace Adesola, Director, Health Education and Promotion Board, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, on Thursday advised residents to take preventive measures against cholera… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Faces Cholera Surge With 21 Deaths, 401 Suspected Cases

The number of deaths from the cholera outbreak in Lagos on Thursday rose to 21, with 401 suspected cases recorded across the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - LAWMA Promotes Safe Hygiene Practices to Tackle Outbreak

In the wake of the current outbreak of cholera in Lagos State and its environs, the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Parents Prevent Children From Going to School

Some parents, who are concerned about the health of their children, on Wednesday did not allow their wards to go to school as primary and secondary schools in Lagos State resumed… Read more »

Nigeria: Sickle Cell, Worst of All Health Disorders - Group

Mrs Aisha Edward-Maduagwu, National Co-ordinator, Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder says that sickle cell is the worst of all health disorders. Read more »

Nigeria: Declare Marriage Between Sickle Cell Carriers Illegal - Medical Doctor Urges Govt

As the world marks World Sickle Cell Day, the Federal Government has been charged with declaring illegal marriages between sickle cell carriers across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Aiico Insurance Reiterates Commitment to Healthy Community

AIICO Insurance Plc has reiterated commitment to supporting a healthy community and potentially saving lives. Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Regular Screening, Vaccination Important Preventive Strategy - Experts

In a move to check the increasing cases of cervical cancer among women, medical experts have suggested regular vaccination and screening of women to prevent the disease and help… Read more »

Nigeria: No Confirmed Cholera Case in Abia Says Health Official

Abia Government says that there was no confirmed case of cholera in the state, though it recorded 109 cases of stooling and vomiting in six of its 17 Local Government Areas. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - NAFDAC Warns Food Suppliers to Implement Food Safety Culture

As Nigeria struggle with the outbreak of cholera, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called on all stakeholders in the food supply chain… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Not All Lagos Schools May Resume From Break - Commissioner

Not all primary and secondary schools in Lagos State may resume from the current mid-term cum Sallah break because of the outbreak of cholera in some parts of the state, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Poor Sanitation, Weak Healthcare Infrastructure Root Causes of Cholera - AMLSN

A public health disease expert, Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi, has blamed the root cause of the current cholera outbreak in Nigeria on the lack of proper sanitation and inadequate healthcare… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Strain in Lagos Highly Contagious - Health Commissioner

The Lagos State government, yesterday, explained that the strain of cholera in Lagos is highly aggressive and contagious. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Struggle As High Drug Prices Fuel Health Crisis

For patients in Nigeria, the outrageous cost of life-saving drugs is a daily burden. Several people are now forced to take a risk with their health by extending or missing doses,… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - We've Activated Surveillance for Immediate Response - Ondo Govt

Ondo state government has activated its surveillance for immediate response to any case of cholera in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Bacteria Transmitted Through Feces, Expert Cautions Public

Dr Gabriel Adakole, a public health expert, based in Abuja, has cautioned the public against Cholera bacteria which is passed through faeces (poop) and shed back into the… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria Must Prevent Spread in Schools - Unicef

Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos and some states, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called for extensive measures to protect school children. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Island Epicentre of Cholera Outbreak - 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 of the 350 suspected cases in… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Identified Strain Highly Aggressive, Contagious in Lagos - Health Commissioner

The Lagos State Government has warned that there's an outbreak of cholera in the state and that "the identified strain is highly aggressive and contagious, with potential for… Read more »

Nigeria: 160,000 Kids Living With HIV in Nigeria, Christian Council Raises Alarm

...Says only 45,000 receiving treatment Read more »

Nigeria: '160,000 Kids Living With HIV in Nigeria'

The Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) has urged the government and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS among children in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: 3,000 Benefit As Ijebu Boys Association Medical Outreach Holds

The Ijebu Boys Association's annual Free Medical and Food Provision Outreach offered a lifeline to over 3,000 vulnerable Nigerians in a nation grappling with poverty and inflation. Read more »