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WHO Resorts To One-dose Vaccination Following Cholera Vaccines Shortage

The rising cases of Cholera across Africa have forced the World Health Association ( WHO) to adopt a new strategy for administering the cholera vaccines; now, one dose instead of the usual two per person. Earlier this month, the UN health agency said the “strained global supply of cholera vaccines” had pushed the International Coordinating Group (ICG), — arm of the agency that manages…
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Why Nigeria May Once Again Lead The World In Cholera Cases—NCDC

There’s been an increase in cholera cases in Nigeria. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), 233 deaths occurred between January and September 25th, 2022. The centre in charge of the national response to the ongoing cholera outbreak in Nigeria has announced the launch of a campaign to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene in the country. When asked…
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