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Borno Cholera Cases Top 35,000 as MSF Warns Outbreak Spreading Rapidly

Borno Cholera Cases Top 35,000 as MSF Warns Outbreak Spreading Rapidly

By OUR REPORTER · 23/07/2026 7:39 AM · 3 min read

MSF says healthcare facilities are struggling to cope with the escalating outbreak, blaming poor access to clean water, sanitation and healthcare for the rapid spread of the disease

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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 221 as NCDC Records Fresh Rise in Infections

Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 221 as NCDC Records Fresh Rise in Infections

Health agency says confirmed infections rose steadily over three consecutive weeks, with 922 cases recorded nationwide

Our Reporter · 14 Jul 2026

Lassa Fever Death Toll Climbs to 221 as Fatality Rate Surpasses 2025 Level — NCDC

Lassa Fever Death Toll Climbs to 221 as Fatality Rate Surpasses 2025 Level — NCDC

Health agency reports 31 new infections in one week, says outbreak has spread to 23 states and 111 LGAs as healthcare workers remain at risk

Our Reporter · 11 Jul 2026

Oyo Government Warns Residents Against Drinking Untreated Water in Flood-Affected Areas

Oyo Government Warns Residents Against Drinking Untreated Water in Flood-Affected Areas

Government says floodwaters may contaminate boreholes and wells, urges residents in affected communities to treat drinking water before use

David Dickson · 10 Jul 2026

Lagos Dismisses Reports of Highest HIV Infections, Explains 10,430 Figure

Lagos Dismisses Reports of Highest HIV Infections, Explains 10,430 Figure

LSACA says widely circulated figure represents newly diagnosed HIV cases, not new infections as the state records declining positivity rates

Our Reporter · 2 Jul 2026

Anambra Enrols 10,384 People Living With HIV in State Health Insurance Scheme

Anambra Enrols 10,384 People Living With HIV in State Health Insurance Scheme

Official says the programme is expanding access to affordable HIV care as the state moves to strengthen long-term treatment and healthcare sustainability

Our Reporter · 2 Jul 2026