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The Edo State Government has confirmed that there is an outbreak of dengue fever in the state. So far, 86 cases have been reported.

Edo State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, gave an update about the Lassa Fever outbreak in the state. He said there are 137 confirmed cases and 24 people have died from the disease.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu opened the new Tamaje Water Scheme on Wednesday. This is one of six major water projects in the state, costing more than ₦14.1 billion in total.

Stakeholders in the environment sector have called for urgent and collective action to tackle plastic pollution in the state.

An outbreak of diphtheria has been confirmed in Edo State, resulting in two fatalities.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has called on wealthy Nigerians to emulate the philanthropic efforts of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, in the fight against hunger and poverty in Nigeria.

Edo Government has unveiled a six-month work plan for its €175 million European Investment Bank (EIB)-funded Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB).

Edo State Government has pledged to improve primary healthcare services across the state to ensure all local governments have access to affordable and quality medical care.

The Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has approved the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, toward promoting a cleaner and healthier environment.

The governor of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo has ordered the indefinite suspension of the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT), led by Kelly Okungbowa.