Nigeria records 50m cases of foodborne illnesses every year

The Nigerian government reports that foodborne illnesses cause 50 million cases and 53,000 deaths annually in the country. Children under five are disproportionately affected, accounting for over 80% of the disease burden.
Why it matters
This highlights a critical public health crisis in Africa, emphasizing the need for improved food safety standards to prevent long-term human capital loss.
Nigeria records 50m cases of foodborne illnesses every year
The article reports on government data and WHO statistics without editorializing.
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