insert_link Namibia Ammonia Leak at Walvis Bay Factory Leaves 24 Affected An ammonia leak from a docked crab vessel at Pereira Fishing caused 24 employees at the nearby Merlus Cormorant fishing factory in Walvis Bay to fall ill on Tuesday. Merlus management chairperson Stanley Katzao says the leak, blown into the factory through open windows, led to fainting and vomiting among staff. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. today9 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s cholera outbreaks: why they happen and are so hard to control By Stella Ifeanyi Smith, Mountain Top University On 9 June 2024 the Lagos State government declared a cholera outbreak. Three days later, it announced that 324 suspected cases had been reported in the state, including 15 people who died and 40 who were discharged after treatment. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported that as of 11 June, 1,141 suspected cholera […] today27 June, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Cholera can kill you within hours if left untreated: how to recognise the symptoms and protect yourself By Samuel Kariuki, Kenya Medical Research Institute Cholera is a deadly disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, associated with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. But it has also been found in seemingly clean places, including affluent neighbourhoods, hotels and restaurants with poor hygiene practices such as handling food with dirty hands and using contaminated water to wash utensils and prepare food. […] today10 June, 2024
