Tinubu Sets Up Committee To Curb Cholera Outbreak
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, set up a committee to oversee the emergency operations centre led by the National Center for Disease Control in response to the outbreak of cholera in Nigeria. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, disclosed this after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Villa. Pate said, “The President […]
Developing: Oyo Govt To Improve Access To Potable Water In Rural Areas
The Oyo State government has inaugurated a 7-man Committee to oversee adequate and even accessibility to portable water in all the geopolitical zones of the State. During the inauguration at the State Government Secretariat, Ibadan, the Chairman, Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (OYORUWASSA), Alhaji Babalola Afobaje, declared that the state government is […]
Sanitation Savvy: Akinlabi’s Tips to Prevent Cholera in Oyo State
As we are now in the rainy season, Oyo State is on high alert for a potential cholera outbreak as the state is feeling the heat already. But Segun Akinlabi, convener of the Egalitarian Team, is determined to prevent the spread of the disease through proper sanitation and hygiene practices. “Cholera is a preventable disease, […]
Oyo govt. rolls out Measures to Prevent Cholera Outbreak In Public Schools
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 executive chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran, made this known in the instructions released in Ibadan on Saturday. He advised headteachers to implement the measures […]
WHO Announces Global Resurgence Of Cholera
The 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. The agency’s Eastern Mediterranean Region reported the highest number of cases, followed by the African Region, the Region of the […]
Is Mouthwash Harmful Or Not?
I want to know if there are any health risks from using mouthwash on a daily basis. Gideon (by SMS) Most mouthwashes found in pharmacies contain alcohol. These can cause a brief burning sensation in the mouth, an unpleasant taste, and a drying in the mouth. The alcohol also destroys almost all the bacteria in […]
CHOLERA OUTBREAK: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW
CHOLERA OUTBREAK: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW WHAT YOU MUST KNOW: Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It is typically contracted through consumption of contaminated water or food. Symptoms Cholera symptoms begins to appear between 12 hours and 5 days after consumption of contaminated food […]
Cholera Outbreak: Oyo Govt. Calls For Adoption Of Precautionary Measures
The Oyo State Government has issued a call for more vigilance and adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of potential cholera outbreak in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi gave the charge during a visit to a private hospital in Ibadan where two suspected cholera cases were receiving treatment. She […]
Oyo Restates Commitment To End HIV/AIDS By 2030
The Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) has reiterated its commitment to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030, through collaboration with development partners, and other stakeholders. This assertion was made by the Chairman of the Agency, Dr. Gbola Adetunji, in a meeting recently held at the Agency’s Conference Room with Partners, Line-Ministries […]
Stakeholders to Discuss Food Poisoning in Nigeria
A three-day expert workshop, starting June 5, will bring together top professionals in the food and healthcare sectors, government officials, and key stakeholders to share expertise and best practices in preventing and controlling foodborne illnesses. Organized by Regina Akume, Chairman of the House Committee on Food and Drug Administration and Control, in partnership with Benson […]