The NCDC said the cholera crisis in Nigeria is preventable and treatable, adding that nobody should die of cholera.
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control said the cholera crisis in Nigeria is preventable and treatable, adding that nobody should die of cholera.
He said, “Nigeria is a cholera endemic country the NCDC as a matter of urgency is conducting a dynamic risk assessment.” This center, according to him, brings together multiple agencies, including federal ministries and partners like UNICEF, ensuring a multi-sectoral response. Hassan noted that efforts are being made by various federal ministries, particularly the Ministry of Water Resources, to combat cholera.
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