Reps Seek Urgent Federal Response to Cholera Outbreak in Badagry

The number of outbreaks and cases of cholera is increasing worldwide. The warning comes from the World Health Organization, WHO. In a bulletin from the agency, which lists notifications from January 1 to April 27, 157,035 cases of the infection were recorded, leading to 2,148 deaths in 26 countries. Angola appears in fourth place […]

Reps Seek Urgent Federal Response to Cholera Outbreak in Badagry

By Tracy Moses The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to contain a cholera outbreak currently affecting communities in Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State. The call to action followed a motion sponsored by Hon. Sesi Whingan during Wednesday’s plenary, prompting lawmakers to observe a minute of silence in honour of those who have lost their lives to the…