As Nigeria grapples with a surging cholera outbreak, available data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) showed that no fewer than 31 states have so far recorded 528 confirmed cases.
As Nigeria grapples with a surging cholera outbreak, available data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control showed that no fewer than 31 states have so far recorded 528 confirmed cases.
In Katsina, the state government said it has recorded 118 suspected cholera cases out of which two were confirmed, disclosing that it was putting in place proactive measures to curtail the possible outbreak of the disease. "The situation was effectively managed by the government together with the development partners," he said.According to him, all the cases were negative, adding,"So, for now, we don't have new cholera cases. But the state is fully prepared for any emergency.The director said the state, together with some of the development partners, have the required equipment to fight against the disease.
He further said that the agency has produced jingles to sensitise the residents on the causes of the disease, treatment and preventative measures. Suleiman added that the government was also building 102 Primary Healthcare Centres in the state to enhance healthcare services at the rural areas across the state.
Musa, who doubles as the board's 'Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer ,' therefore said the state was alert and prepared in the advent of any emergency to curtail it in a short time. Speaking on the area of surveillance, the DSNO said they were able to sensitise many personnel on how to identify cases of cholera.
He added that the government was also supporting them in areas of water purification by procuring chlorine to chlorinate sources of water. Labaran, however, said that findings so far revealed that there was no cholera outbreak in the state. "The committee, comprising health practitioners, surveillance and notification officers, health educators, and ward volunteers, is tasked with reporting any strange disease or pandemic and taking prompt measures to halt its spread.
The commissioner also urged the communities to promptly report any malfunctioning public water facilities to the nearest officials for immediate repairs, ensuring access to clean water throughout the state.
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