Each year, an estimated 2.9 million cases of cholera are reported across the globe. Caused by Vibrio cholerae (V. cholerae) bacteria, cholera can cause shock, dehydration, and even death.…
Earlier this year, Patient Worthy reported on a deadly cholera outbreak which claimed 20 lives the Bomadi and Burutu areas of the state of Delta within Nigeria. Unfortunately, continued struggles,…
In the Bomadi and Burutu areas of the state of Delta, within Nigeria, the main source of water is the Forcados River. According to Brittanica, the Forcados flows through freshwater…
Recently, the Premium Times, a Nigerian news source, reported on a potential health crisis facing up to 50 million Nigerian citizens: onchocerciasis, or river blindness. Onchocerciasis is considered a "neglected…
If you're like me, you've probably been listening to a lot of podcasts over this past year while stuck at home or in quarantine. While my typical podcast selection centers…
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