Nigeria warns citizens against transiting through Addis Ababa after 16 deaths

The Nigerian government has issued a travel advisory, warning citizens about potential health risks associated with transiting through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following the deaths of 16 Nigerians in the city this year. The advisory highlights the health complications linked to the city’s high-altitude terrain, which sits approximately 2,355 metres (7,726 feet) above sea level.

At this elevation, lower atmospheric pressure results in less oxygen being available with each breath, potentially posing additional health risks to people with certain pre-existing illnesses, especially those affecting the heart and respiratory system. The Nigerian government urges Nigerians with medical conditions that could be aggravated by high altitudes to seek professional medical advice before planning journeys involving transit through Addis Ababa.

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