The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced an increase in the death toll and spread of cholera across 32 states and 115 local councils of the federation.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an increase in the death toll and spread of cholera across 32 states and 115 local councils of the federation.
Nigeria has been placed on high risk for increased cholera transmission and impact owing to the rainy season. “To address the urgent and growing public anxiety due to outbreak of cholera, the government should mobilise public analysts to conduct thorough testing of water sources, including wells, boreholes and municipal supplies in all the affected areas.”
“Collaboration between the Ministries of Health and Water Resources as well as public analysts is needed to ensure a coordinated and effective response to this current cholera disease outbreak”. “Residents are advised to take precautions to protect themselves against cholera by ensuring that all drinking water is boiled or treated before consumption.
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