Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government has swiftly responded to a recent cholera outbreak in the Ito Osun Abalaye and Saga areas, led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun FHTI. The outbreak, which affected several residents, was linked to the lack of access to clean drinking water in these communities. In … Read more
The Chairmen of Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu division of Lagos State, have embarked on intensive sensitisation against cholera outbreak among residents. The chairmen directed the environment department in the various councils to take up the sensitisation to curtail spread of the disease. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly … Read more
LAGOS, UNICEF COLLABORATE TO COMBAT CHOLERA IN BADAGRY LGA … Conduct Two-day Advocacy, Sensitisation Visit to Badagry Communities Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified efforts to combat cholera through a comprehensive and meetings with community leaders, aimed to raise awareness and promote preventive measures against the disease. … Read more
Yvonne Jegede announces the death of her adopted child, Olamide, due to cholera, while two other adopted children recently graduated from secondary school. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a heartfelt post on her Instagram page, Yvonne shared that the deceased, named Olamide, was a bright young student she met when he was in Primary 4. … Read more
Ekohotblog:Cholera In Kirikiri:WHO Donates 10,000 Doses of Pharmaceuticals The World Health Organisation, WHO, has donated 10, 000 doses of pharmaceutical to support Lagos as the State Government battles Cholera outbreak. No fewer than 25 cases of cholera was recorded at the Kirikiri prison, Ekohotblog learnt. The state commissioner for health, Prof Akin Abayomi, who disclosed … Read more
Kunle Aremu The Lagos State Government has threatened to close shops who sell products without NAFDAC number while such commodities will be seized. Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) issued this directive in its effort to safeguard public health against Cholera. The General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Afolabi Solebo emphasised … Read more
Lagos is adopting a “One Health Strategy” in its fight against the cholera outbreak. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the adoption of the One Health Strategy in response to the recent cholera outbreak in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Detty December: Tunji Alausa Urges Nigerians In Diaspora To Visit Lagos … Read more
As the Lagos cholera outbreak intensifies, the LWC wants residents to connect to its safe water. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has reassured residents of the state that the state public water is the safest because it conforms with World Health Organisation’s (WHO) standards. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Partner With FG On … Read more
Lagos Water Corporation has supplied safe, clean water to Lagos Island amid the cholera outbreak. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation has supplied potable water to Lagos Island. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Partner With FG On PHCs Adoption And More’ — Tunji Alausa Charges Nigerian Physicians In The Americas Top Epe Division Stories This … Read more
LAWMA has issued an advisory to Lagos residents over the cholera outbreak in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to observe the best personal and domestic hygiene, as well as proper waste management practices, to curb the spread of rampaging cholera. EDITOR’S PICKS FLASHBACK: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Abia State Government says there are no confirmed cholera cases in the state, despite 109 cases of stooling and vomiting across six of its 17 Local Government Areas. Dr. Orie Agomoh, Director of Public Health and Disease Control in the Ministry of Health, informed the News Agency of Nigeria … Read more
The Lagos Water Corporation is taking safety measures in response to the cholera outbreak. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has initiated comprehensive measures to safeguard public health and ensure access to safe drinking water across the state following the recent cholera outbreak in some parts of the state. In a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Lagos State Government to urgently provide high-standard water and sanitation facilities to communities to curb the cholera outbreak in the state. Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucrier, made this call on Saturday in response to the ongoing cholera outbreak … Read more
The Lagos cholera outbreak has reportedly intensified and you can protect yourself with some precautionary measures. Eko Hot Blog reports that the cholera outbreak in Lagos State has taken a turn for the worse, according to multiple accounts on social media. Many Lagos residents have taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to report the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogun state government on Sunday, September 17, said there is an outbreak of cholera in the Ijebu North Local Government area of the State. Tomi Coker, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, who disclosed this on Sunday evening said cholera is known to occur during rainy seasons and … Read more
The authorities in Malawi have suspended primary and secondary schools opening in two major cities following a cholera outbreak that has so far killed 595 people. Eko Hot Blog reports that schools in the capital, Lilongwe, and the commercial hub, Blantyre, will remain closed for at least two more weeks after the Christmas holidays. EDITOR’S … Read more
A cholera outbreak has killed over 9 people in an Ebonyi community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the cholera disease spread has reportedly led to the death of at least nine people in a community in Ebonyi State. This online media platform gathered that unconfirmed numbers of people are now receiving medical attention at hospitals … Read more
No fewer than 10 persons have died and 236 others have been infected with cholera as the epidemic broke out in Gombe State. Eko Hot Blog reports that Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Abdulrahman Shuaibu, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing journalists on behalf of the Commissioner for … Read more
No fewer than two persons were confirmed dead following the outbreak of cholera at a camp where surrendered Boko Haram terrorists are kept in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Eko Hot Blog reports that the development was confirmed by the officials of the Borno State government on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men … Read more
Cholera epidemic has distorted in Lagos as waste materials and other unhealthy substances had taken over markets and streets EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite claiming to be a megacity, Lagos, the so-called “city of excellence,” has nearly all of its marketplaces and streets taken over by trash dumps. This Online Media gathered … Read more