Nigeria Loses $1.5bn To Open Defecation

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Nigeria is facing significant health and economic challenges due to the persistent issue of open defecation, with an estimated £1.5 billion lost annually due to related health issues and reduced productivity.

This stark figure includes the cost of medical treatment, loss of productivity, and premature deaths linked to diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera, and malnutrition, which are exacerbated by poor sanitation and water contamination.

In response to this growing concern, the federal…

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