Tag: #Hygiene
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RAINFALL: PHYSICIAN URGES HYGIENE TO PREVENT WATERBORNE DISEASES
Persistent rainfall and flooding could increase the risk of waterborne diseases, a physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has warned, urging Nigerians to maintain proper hygiene and avoid contaminated water. Chinasa said stagnant water, blocked drains, poor waste disposal and floodwaters contaminated with sewage could increase the spread of diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid, hepatitis A,…
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STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR RETURN OF COVID-19 SAFETY RULES AS COMPLACENCY GROWS
Health stakeholders are urging Nigerians to revive COVID-19 safety practices in schools, workplaces, and public spaces amid signs of growing complacency and rising concern over new infections. The call follows a reported case confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in Cross River State, sparking fears of a possible resurgence. Across many…
