Tag: Public Health
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Public Health: Oromoni mitigates cholera outbreak in Delta community
Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, has taken immediate action to mitigate the impact of a suspected cholera outbreak in communities within the Escravos area. Following reports of 10 suspected cholera cases and two deaths in Egbekuta Community, Oromoni directed Vice Chairman of the Council, Hon. Christy Omamofe and the…
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Malaria remains significant public health threat – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says malaria remains a significant public health and development challenge with about 95 per cent estimated 228 million cases occurring in the WHO and AFRO Region, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, made this known in a message to commemorate the 2022 World Malaria Day with the theme…
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Every nation should prioritize public health Post COVID-19- Omowole
Agbolade Omowole, founder Longevity Nigeria has averred that countries need to prioritize public health post COVID-19. According to him:” National health systems are the first line of defense against outbreaks. Yet they are often under-funded, leading to major gaps in the health workforce, infrastructure, health information systems and supply chains. Many countries that successfully contained…
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90% vehicles imported to Africa dangerous to public health – Study
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an NGO says 90 percent of vehicles imported into Africa are old and are dangerous to public health. Priyanka Chandola, the Programme Manager, Clean Air and Sustainable Mobility Programme of CSE disclosed this after a study on used vehicles made available in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. She…