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Buildings without toilets will be sealed to prevent cholera – KWEPA

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The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has warned that any building found without a toilet facility will be sealed.

This is part of the state’s efforts to prevent the outbreak of cholera and other sanitation-related diseases during the rainy season.

This was made known during a routine inspection and sensitization exercise carried out in Ilorin by the agency’s officials across major streets and communities within the metropolis.

Speaking on behalf of the Acting General Manager, Hajia Idayat Folorunsho, the Head of the Waste Management Department, Mrs. Tajudeen Fasilat Feyisayo, said the agency is determined to end open defecation and poor sanitation practices that contribute to disease outbreaks and environmental degradation.

“We are warning residents that any house or facility without a toilet will be sealed. This is a proactive measure to stop the spread of cholera and other water-borne diseases, especially now that the rainy season has started,” she said.

She also stressed the importance of keeping drainages free from waste to ensure proper water flow and avert flooding.

“When the drainage is blocked, water will always find its way, and this could lead to the destruction of lives and properties. Residents must stop dumping refuse into drains and should register with approved waste collectors for proper disposal,” she added.

Feyisayo further urged residents to provide proper waste bins and sanitation nylons in their homes and business premises.

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Poor menstrual hygiene can cause infections, infertility – Physician advises women

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A public health physician, Dr. Hameed Adediran has declared that poor menstrual hygiene can cause infections during the menstrual cycle and infertility among women of childbirth age.

Adediran made this assertion on Friday in Lagos during the opening of a two-day workshop organised by Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria for journalists and social media influencers.

Adediran, who doubles as Senior Programme Manager and Team Lead of Menstrual Health Initiatives of the organisation explained that menstrual cycle is a natural occurrence among adolescents and women of childbirth age.

He advised them not to panic whenever it occurs.

Adediran said that many adolescents and women usually experienced difficulties during their menstrual cycle.

He advised adolescents and women of childbirth age to maintain proper hygiene during their menstrual cycle.

He also advised them to make use of breathable products during their menstrual cycle.

He noted that this will help them to prevent discomfort and infections during the menstrual cycle.

Adediran said, “Why do women miss their period? It may be due to medication. It may be due to stress or change in diet. Women should not panic when they miss their period. The best thing is to see a healthcare professional.

“Women should use breathable menstrual products to reduce discomfort and infections during the menstrual period.

“Abnormal menstruation should be reported to healthcare professionals. Poor menstrual hygiene can lead to pelvic inflammatory and that can lead to infertility. Women should use breathable, comfortable and eco-friendly products.

“They should also bath between 2 to 3 times daily and wash their vagina with water.

“Poor menstrual hygiene can lead to several health risks, including infections, irritation, discomfort and can affect physical and emotional well-being”.

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Nigeria Has Happened to This 10 Months Old Baby 10-Month-Old Survivor of Yelewata Massacre Discharged from Hospital

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Ten-month-old Aondosoo Targule Aya, the only survivor from his family after the Yelewata massacre in Guma LGA, Benue State, has been discharged from the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi.

Aondosoo, who suffered a machete wound during the @ttack that claimed over 200 lives, was officially discharged on Thursday, July 17, 2025, after months of treatment.

His father, Aya Targule, expressed heartfelt gratitude to BSUTH, SEMA, and the hospital staff for their care and support, despite l0sing his wife and three other children in the @ttack.

With no home to return to, Aondosoo will now live with his aunty in North Bank, while his father remains at the IDP camp along George Akume Way, Makurdi.

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PCN Seals 618 Illegal Medicine Shops in Rivers, Bayelsa, Arrests Five

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The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 618 premises, including 178 pharmacies and 317 illegal medicine shops, in Rivers and Bayelsa States for regulatory violations.

Five individuals were arrested during the week-long enforcement. Offences included unregistered operations, clinical practice without approval, and unauthorized access to controlled drugs. The PCN urged the public to patronize only licensed outlets.

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