The Center for Disease Control (CDC), in Nigeria has called for Improved good personal hygiene and proper environmental sanitation. This followed the death of sixteen people including medical doctors who lost their lives in the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in parts of the country.
This is contained in a statement on the outbreak of the disease which states, “since the beginning of 2018, a total number of 107 suspected Lassa fever cases have been recorded in ten States. The states are Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Anambra, Benue, Kogi, Imo and Lagos States. As at 21st January, 2018, the total number of confirmed cases is 61 with 16 deaths recorded.”
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Liberia as a nation is still grappling with issues and the challenges faced by ordinary Liberians who do not have toilets in their various homes. According to statistics, only about 17 % of Liberians have toilets at their homes.
In a bid to ascertain various conditions at Public Latrines in greater Monrovia and its surroundings, WASH Reporters & Editors Network of Liberia embarked on an assessment of public toilets and the challenges care takers encounter on a daily basis.
A major Electricity Distribution Company in Nigeria, Ikeja Electric in collaboration with XT Monitor have ended a two-day free healthcare outreach to its numerous consumers in Oshodi-Isolo and Egbeda area of Lagos.
Participants were screened for various ailments including diabetes, high blood pressure and malaria. The exercise was carried out by a team of medical experts from the United on health mission to Nigeria.
As the world celebrates Global Handwashing Day on Sunday October 15, WaterAid in Liberia and Sierra Leone has today renewed its call for improvements to water, sanitation and hygiene in schools.
One in three schools around the world do not have regular access to water, basic private toilets, or a way to wash hands with soap.
