Epe Local Government Tackles Cholera Outbreak, Provides Medical Aid, Water Project

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

As Lagos Cholera Outbreak Intensifies, Here Are Precautionary And Treatment Measures To Protect Yourself

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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

NCDC Confirms Dengue Fever Outbreak In Sokoto

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), on Saturday, confirmed the outbreak of dengue fever in Sokoto State. The NCDC, in a statement posted on its website, said the outbreak was detected in November 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu Assumes Office Two-year-old Boy Killed By NDLEA … Read more

FG To Re-introduce Facemask To Control Spread Of Diphtheria

Eko Hot Blog reports that federal government has urged the 19 states affected by spread of diphtheria to reintroduce the use of facemasks. Editor’s Pick FG Sets Up Task Force As Diphtheria Spreads Across 14 States Morocco, Others To Host 2030 FIFA World Cup All Students Will Undertake Drug Test Before Admission – UniAbuja VC … Read more

JUST IN: Borno Announces Outbreak Of Monkeypox In Maiduguri

Borno confirms outbreak of Monkeypox in Maiduguri  …WHO has embarked on sensitisation programme to ensure enough awareness enhanced prevention of epidemic-prone diseases including monkey pox, Cholera, and COVID-19 pandemic EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT … Read more

JUST IN: FG Confirms Invasion Of Swarm Birds, Others

FG confirms outbreaks of swarm birds, locusts …the reported cases of locusts’ invasion were particularly recorded in Zamfara and Kebbi states. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony JUST IN: My School Certificates Were Stolen In 1990- Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more

Lassa Fever Case Rises To 92, New Deaths Recorded in Bauchi, Ebonyi

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Lassa Fever case toll jumps to 92 as new deaths recorded in Bauchi and  Ebonyi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday revealed that the death toll for Lassa Fever in Nigeria from January 2021 has jumped to 92, with Bauchi and Ebonyi States recording new deaths. The … Read more

British Airways Suspends China Flights Over Virus

#coronavirus: British Airways Suspends China Flights Over Virus

British Airways has suspended all its flights to and from China following the outbreak of a deadly coronavirus. “We have suspended all flights to and from mainland China with immediate effect following advice from the (UK) Foreign Office against all but essential travel,” BA said in a brief statement. “We apologise to customers for the … Read more