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Japan gives $1.7M in medical aid to Lagos to fight cholera after 2024 outbreak.
Japan has donated $1.7 million in emergency medical supplies to Lagos State to bolster cholera preparedness and prevent future outbreaks, following a 2024 epidemic that saw over 77,000 cases nationwide, with Lagos accounting for more than 20%.
The supplies, delivered in Oshodi, include medicines, diagnostics, water and sanitation materials, and protective gear.
Lagos officials praised the aid as timely, citing contaminated food and water as key outbreak drivers.
Since 2024, the state has expanded training for food vendors, water providers, and waste handlers in flood-prone areas.
Japan’s contribution is part of a $1.725 million effort via UN agencies, supporting surveillance, response, and prevention.
Officials say improved sanitation, public education, and partnerships will help achieve zero cholera deaths.
Japón da $1.7M en ayuda médica a Lagos para combatir el cólera después del brote de 2024.