The agency said floods in the northern states such as Borno, Adamawa, Jigawa, Yobe, and Kano have exacerbated the spread of cholera, “making these states the current epicenters of the outbreak,” he said.
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“We are also intensifying our preparedness for the upcoming Lassa fever and CSM seasons, both of which remain significant threats to public health in Nigeria,” Mr Idris stated.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.Speaking on CSM he noted that NCDC is gearing up for the upcoming season, which typically peaks between January and April.
In response to the cholera outbreak, he revealed that the agency has deployed rapid response teams to affected states, providing critical supplies such as medicines, water purification tablets, and diagnostic tools. Furthermore, he noted that in preparation for the upcoming Lassa fever season, his organisation has strengthened preparedness measures, conducted training for healthcare workers in case management and cerebrospinal fluid collection, procured and installed 12 dialysis machines across treatment centres-, and stockpiled essential medical supplies in high-risk states.
Furthermore, to prevent Marburg virus, he said individuals should avoid contact with wild animals, especially fruit bats.
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