The Cross River State Government has rejected the inclusion of the state among the ten states affected by the cholera outbreak by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
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Sokoto and Kebbi state governments have reactivated emergency response centres to ensure timely intervention in case of any outbreak of cholera and other diseases in the states.
Some medical practitioners have identified the enactment of legislation on homelessness and open defecation, adequate hygiene, enlightenment campaigns and job creation as major approaches to curb the spread of cholera and prevent its future outbreak in Nigeria.
“As at 30th June 2024, we have recorded a total number of 2,102 suspected cases, 63 deaths across 33 states and 122 LGAs with a case fatality rate of 3.0 per cent,” he said.
“Our routine health checks and sanitation measures are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens,” he stated.
“The public health emergency response centre has been activated while the local government response teams have all been strengthened with adequate capacity, including commodities to handle any emergency.
Adam clarified that despite a cholera epidemic affecting 31 states including the FCT Abuja, the situation in Kogi does not meet epidemic levels. He emphasized that proper reporting and confirmation through laboratory tests are essential to accurately assess and manage such cases.
“I am very pleased with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada for expanding the infrastructure, mobilising human resources and global partnership to build a research centre.
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