Author: kayode amuda

The recently appointed executive members of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Anambra State chapter, have been asked by the governor of Anambra State’s wife, Nonye Soludo, to utilize their positions to advance morality, health, and peace.

Soludo urged the ladies to view motherhood as both a privilege and a chance to strengthen families, enhance communities, and promote healthy lifestyles.

The First Lady, who is also the creator of the non-governmental organization Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, stated that the program emphasizes the importance of good hygiene habits for all people, regardless of status or creed, and that it fosters a culture of inclusiveness and collaboration.

On Wednesday, she gave a speech at the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria’s new executive’s inauguration in Onitsha.

Soludo, represented by Oluchi Ibezim, the Deputy Governor’s wife, called on the new administration to give women’s rights advocacy, family support, campaigns against gender-based violence, and interfaith harmony top priority.

“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to WOWICAN’s new executive members and encourage them to use their new roles to further moral principles, healthy living, and peace.

“Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo speaks to everyone, regardless of creed or status, as a movement built on partnership and inclusion.” “Where we see mothers, we see an opportunity to strengthen our households and improve our communities,” she said.

The Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, also known as WOWICAN, is the women’s arm of CAN, established in 1990 to unite Christian women across denominations in Nigeria.

The organization prioritizes gender equality, humanitarian aid, financial empowerment, and education, while also advocating for women’s rights, supporting families, addressing gender-based violence, and fostering interfaith unity.

The Oyo State Government confirmed a new case of Lassa fever on April 15, 2026, involving a 44-year-old woman who died at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.

The Oyo State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever at the University College Hospital in Ibadan. The case involved a 44-year-old female patient who was treated at the clinic and died on April 11, 2026, with scientific confirmation of Lassa fever coming on April 13.

Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, the Commissioner for Health, stated on Monday that the state has activated its emergency response procedures in reaction to the confirmation. She stated that the Incident Management System for Lassa fever has been activated to coordinate response actions across the state.

“Key steps have been taken to identify and monitor all contacts of the deceased, ensuring that a safe and dignified burial is conducted,” he said.

She urged residents to seek immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms such as persistent fever, weakness or fatigue, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhoea, unexplained bleeding, chest pain or difficulty breathing.

She also mentioned that it might spread through contact with the bodily fluids of infected persons, particularly in healthcare settings without proper infection control. Ajetunmobi advised residents to maintain proper environmental hygiene, store food in rodent-proof containers, dispose of waste properly, and avoid drying food items on open ground or roadsides.

She also urged the public to seal holes and entry points in homes to prevent rodent infestation.

She said, “Good personal hygiene must be practised at all times, including regular hand washing with soap and water, and the use of hand sanitisers where necessary.” The commissioner urged anyone showing symptoms to report promptly through emergency lines: 08033742052and 08025245809.

She added that all health workers had been directed to strictly adhere to infection prevention and control protocols. Ajetunmobi said surveillance had been intensified across the state and all health facilities had been placed on high alert.

She reassured locals that the situation was under control and that there was no reason to panic.

She stated, “Lassa Fever is preventable and treatable, especially when detected early.”