The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has received two new allocations from the UN to support Congolese refugees in Uganda and efforts to combat a deadly cholera outbreak in Angola.
Browsing: Cholera outbreak
Sokoto State is grappling with a cholera outbreak that has claimed 25 lives across three local government areas. The State…
The Enugu State Government has announced the outbreak of cholera in the state, urging residents to take precautions to avoid its spread.
Local authorities have confirmed at least 132 cholera cases in Yobe state, northeast Nigeria, with about nine deaths—a 6.8 per cent fatality rate. “The delay in seeking treatment has significantly contributed to these fatalities,” said the Yobe state Commissioner for Health, Dr Muhammad Lawan Gana.
The Ministry of Health in Sudan said that 9,533 cases of cholera, including 315 deaths, had been recorded in the country.
A medical practitioner, Dr Ben Akuma has advised schools and public institutions in communities on the need for improved hygiene practices among students and residents to prevent cholera outbreak.
This report shows that pharmacies play a crucial role in early treatment of cholera. The collective efforts of these healthcare providers highlight the ongoing battle against cholera and the importance of public health measures in preventing further outbreaks.
The Oyo State government has rolled out some guidelines to ensure that food handlers in public schools follow strict hygiene practices to prevent contamination.
The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries since the start of this year.
He said, “The goal of IPC in schools is to minimise the risk of infectious disease outbreaks in the school community and ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for students, teachers and other members of staff.