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Nigeria: Cholera, Diphtheria - Environment Minister Seeks Nationwide Handwashing Campaign

AllAfrica

Published 20 Oct 2026, 11:25 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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[This Day] Abuja -- The Federal Government has called for a nationwide handwashing campaign to curb the spread of infectious diseases, including cholera and diphtheria, warning that poor hygiene practices continue to expose Nigerians to preventable illnesses and undermine public health.

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