Residents of Obubura community in Cross River State have called on the state government to come to their aid urgently amidst a cholera outbreak that has claimed over 60 lives. According to an increasing rate of mortality across 14 wards with over 200 infected persons and over 60 deaths recorded. It was reported that the community depends on a river as the only source of water for cooking, bathing, washing, drinking and defecation.
January 21, 2023According to an increasing rate of mortality across 14 wards with over 200 infected persons and over 60 deaths recorded.
According to an increasing rate of mortality across 14 wards with over 200 infected persons and over 60 deaths recorded. The community’s traditional ruler, Ohorodo I of Okum Kingdom, Ovan Robert, who frowned on the epidemic, called on the government to intercede by providing them with potable drinking water to avoid another outbreak, Channels TV reports.
The state government visited the community to sensitise the people on the importance of maintaining proper hygiene and advised the visit the healthcare facilities whenever they notice any health challenge.
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