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Experts Warn: Heatwave Risks Dehydration in Ilorin

2/11/2025

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In Ilorin, Kwara State, sweltering heat and erratic power supply have driven residents to seek refuge outdoors. Health experts sound the alarm on dehydration and heat-related illnesses, urging everyone to stay hydrated and find shade. They advocate for tree planting and awareness campaigns to protect vulnerable groups, especially the elderly and children, from these rising health risks.

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In Ilorin, Kwara State, sweltering heat and erratic power supply have driven residents to seek refuge outdoors. Health experts sound the alarm on dehydration and heat-related illnesses, urging everyone to stay hydrated and find shade. They advocate for tree planting and awareness campaigns to protect vulnerable groups, especially the elderly and children, from these rising health risks.