Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- In July, Nigeria's public health landscape was shaped by a wave of urgent alerts, government interventions, and fresh initiatives. From cholera warnings and renewed investments in primary healthcare to the expansion of neonatal insurance and rising climate-related health risks, the month highlighted both the country's persistent challenges and its ongoing efforts to strengthen health systems.

Here's a look at some of the most important health stories in July

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that more than 80,000 children are at high risk of contracting cholera as the rainy season intensifies across West and Central Africa.

In a new report, the UN agency said the heightened risk is being driven ...