USAID grants N1.72 billion to fight cholera in Lagos

USAID’s Lagos Urban Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (LUWASH) program has awarded N1.72 billion to eight local organisations to strengthen cholera prevention in Lagos state.

“We do not doubt that all of you will succeed,” said LUWASH Chief James Racicot, emphasising the goal to reduce transmission and improve sanitation in vulnerable areas.

Grantees, including JAM Foundation and Women’s Right to Education Programme, pledged to enhance community hygiene and outreach. "Our project will target high-risk areas to address cholera causes and prevention," Dr. Timothy Akinmurele of Equitable Health Access Initiative said.

Dr. Mimidoo Achakpa from the Women’s Right to Education Programme discussed new plans to ramp up advocacy and work closely with local stakeholders to combat cholera outbreaks and enhance community resilience.

Similarly, Mr. Julius Akwashiki from JAM Foundation shared intentions to renovate an aging faecal sludge treatment plant in Oregun, emphasizing that Lagos' growing population…