The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued a stark warning about the escalating cholera outbreak, reporting 359 deaths nationwide in the first nine months of 2024. This alarming update was part of a press statement released today, highlighting the critical situation in Lagos and other affected regions. Dr. Ifeanyi Okafor, a public health Read More…
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UN Humanitarian Coordinator urges sustained support for humanitarian crisis in Nigeria
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, emphasised the imperative need for continuous backing to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria. Speaking at a news conference in New York, Schmale stressed, “We are part of the global trend in Nigeria of increasing humanitarian needs, with funding not holding up to Read More…