What Multiple Outbreaks Mean To Nigeria's Overstretched Health System
Nigeria Daily
Nigeria Daily
What Multiple Outbreaks Mean To Nigeria's Overstretched Health System
Aug 30, 2024
Ummu Salmah Ibrahim and Daniel Oluwole

Diphtheria, a disease many believed was almost eradicated, is making an alarming comeback. And just as troubling, the seasonal floods are upon Nigerians, bringing with them the threat of a cholera outbreak that could easily spiral out of control. And let’s not forget Mpox, a virus that, while less deadly, still poses a significant public health risk.

But that’s not all. With doctors on strike, and many more leaving the country in search of better opportunities a phenomenon Nigerians have come to know as ‘Japa’. Who is left to care for those who are sick? How are Nigerians coping with the fear and uncertainty? And what does this mean for the future of Nigeria ? 

Join us on this episode of the Nigeria Daily as we explore these questions.