WHO: Nigeria Among 7 Countries Driving 90% of Global Cholera Burden
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria was among seven countries responsible for about 90 per cent of all reported cholera cases and deaths worldwide in 2025,…
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Cholera Outbreak
Cholera Surges Across Southern Africa Amid Floods, Cyclones, Displacement
ABUJA, Nigeria – Cholera cases spike sharply across Southern Africa as floods, cyclones, and mass displacement worsen public health risks, according to the World…
Nigeria Seeks Emergency Cholera Vaccines as Death Toll Rises Nationwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has submitted four emergency requests to the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision as Nigeria battles a…
Africa CDC Warns of Surge in Cholera, Mpox, Marburg
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warns of rising outbreaks of cholera, Mpox and Marburg virus disease…
Cholera Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Mubi as State Steps Up Response
ADAMAWA, Nigeria – A cholera outbreak in Mubi Local Government Area has killed at least 10 residents, triggering an intensified emergency response from the…
AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development News – Week of 27th – 02 November 2025
📰 Editor’s Note This week’s selection highlights the intersection of public health, regulation, and community resilience across Nigeria and the wider region. From ongoing…
Zamfara Nurses Begin Indefinite Strike Over Pay Dispute Amid Cholera Outbreaks
ZAMFARA, Nigeria – The Coalition of Nurses in Zamfara has embarked on an indefinite strike, protesting alleged salary discrimination by the state government. In…