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Tag "cholera"
Flood: Cholera kills seven, 71 hospitalised
No fewer than seven people have lost their lives to a cholera outbreak in the Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, while 71 others have been hospitalised. This
Cholera Outbreak: NCDC reports 176 deaths, 5,951 infected
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has reported a total of 176 deaths from 5,951 confirmed cases of cholera across the country as of August 11, 2024.
Cholera cases surging fast in Africa
May surpass worst cases of 2021 if trend continues, WHO warns Malawi launches national “End Cholera” campaign Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases amid a global surge.
Cross River confirms outbreak of cholera in community
30 persons including pregnant women feared dead – villagers No fever than 30 persons have reportedly died in Ekureku community in Abi Local government area of Cross River State following
Cholera: Nigeria records 233 deaths, 2187 confirmed cases in 9 months – NCDC
Calls for urgent improvement in access to clean water As some parts of Nigeria states continue to experience an outbreak of cholera, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention,
Cholera: NCDC gives update
Total of 22,130 suspected cases, 526 deaths so far reported from 18 states and FCT No fewer than 22,130 suspected cases including 526 deaths from cholera have been reported
Cholera outbreak declines
• NCDC attributes major cause to poor water and hygiene facilities in many States The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says there has been a general decline in
NCDC cautions against health hazards associated with flooding
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says Nigerians should resist some habits that might result in health hazards during flooding, as rains continue to pound some cities across Nigeria.
Cholera Season is here – Health Advisory
FG says “Together we can prevent deaths” Cholera is an acute enteric infection characterized by vomiting, profuse dehydration and diarrhea (rice water stools).It is caused by ingestion of gram negative