Open Defecation: Nigeria Faces Public Health Crisis, Millions At Risk Of Neglected Tropical Diseases

LAGOS – With millions of Nigeri­ans defecating in the open, experts have warned that the coun­try is at risk of a public health crisis and Neglected Tropical Diseases with the urgent need for improved sanitation facilities. The WASH National Routine Mapping (WASHNORM) report from 2021 revealed a serious pub­lic health emergency in Nigeria, which is […]