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Malawi cholera outbreak largest on continent, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has described Malawi’s cholera outbreak as the largest in Africa. This came up as the country has so far contributed...

Concern as cholera spreads in Mozambique

A cholera outbreak in the central and northern parts of Mozambique has infected more than 1,300 people, killing 16 others in February alone, while...

WHO announces outbreak of cholera in 23 countries

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, February 10, 2023, announced the outbreak of cholera in 23 countries, warning that 20 more countries sharing...

Malawi: Cholera death toll passes 1,000, as outbreak spreads

The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Malawi has passed 1,000 while cases have risen to 30,621, the highest on record in the...

Flood: Anambra expresses fear over possible cholera outbreak

The Anambra State Government has expressed fear over possible outbreak of cholera and other infectious diseases in the state following devastating flood. Dr Chioma Ezenyimulu,...

States urged to implement cholera response preparedness plans

The Federal Government has called on states to develop and implement their cholera response and preparedness plans towards preventing outbreak as the rainy season...

Nigeria records worst Cholera outbreak in 2021 – WHO

Nigeria recorded more than 100,000 suspected cases of cholera in 2021, its highest in recent times, the WHO declared in Abuja on Monday, April...

Five dead as Bayelsa confirms cholera outbreak

The Bayelsa Government has confirmed the outbreak of cholera in Ofoni, a coastline settlement in Sagbama Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Dr Pabara Igwele,...

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Mixed reactions greet release of IPCC’s Synthesis Report

A flood of reactions has greeted the Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6) and Summary for Policymakers,...
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IPCC Report: We’re running out of time but not out of options – Simon Stiell

Today’s (Monday, March 20, 2023) IPCC Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Report adds more clarity and detail to...

IPCC latest report reaffirms urgency to phase out fossil fuels to tackle climate emergency

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on Monday, March 20, 2023, released its Synthesis Report of the Sixth...

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Mixed reactions greet release of IPCC’s Synthesis Report

A flood of reactions has greeted the Synthesis Report...

IPCC Report: We’re running out of time but not out of options – Simon Stiell

Today’s (Monday, March 20, 2023) IPCC Synthesis Report of...