The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says there is an urgent need for states to strengthen Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) following the outbreak of cholera in the country.
Ihekweazu noted that cholera had been exacerbated by poor access to clean water, open defecation, poor sanitation and hygiene.
“Following an increase in the number of cholera cases, the National Cholera Emergency Operations Centre was activated on June 22, 2021. “A reactive Oral Cholera Vaccine campaign led by NPHCDA was conducted in Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State from July 24 to July 28, 2021,’’ he explained.
“The wrong disposal of refuse and practices such as open defecation endanger the safety of water used for drinking and personal use. “We continue to advocate to state governments to prioritise action for solutions that ensure access to and use of safe water, basic sanitation and good hygiene practices in communities.
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