Health Watch: Floods Bring More Than Destruction: The Silent Threat of Infectious Disease Nigerians Must Not Ignore

By: DR. GODSWILL JAMES EKPO
The devastating floods sweeping across many parts of Nigeria are not only destroying homes, roads and livelihoods, they are also creating a dangerous public health emergency that deserves urgent national attention Beyond the visible damage lies a silent but deadly threat: the outbreak of infectious diseases.
As climate change continues to intensify extreme weather events, flooding has become more frequent and severe. Unfortunately, floodwaters are often contaminated with sewage, industrial waste, chemicals, and disease-causing micro-organisms. This creates ideal conditions for the rapid spread of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, putting thousands of li...