Cholera Epidemic in Nigeria: Kogi records two cases
Kogi seems to be among the six states in Nigeria that have mild cases of cholera disease outbreak, recording only two confirmed cases.
Health commissioner Abdullazeez Adam disclosed this in Lokoja.
According to him, two cholera cases were confirmed. One has been discharged, and the other is doing well on treatment.
Mr Adams said that he was aware that 31 states, including Abuja, have an epidemic level of cholera in the country, which is of public health importance, meaning the remaining six states may have it but not to the epidemic level.
The commissioner said, “As far as Kogi is concerned, we had only two cases of cholera, you know, until people reported it. Then, samples are taken for testing, and confirmation is obtained by undergoing culture in the laboratory.”
On measures taken by the state government to address the situation in the state, he said drastic measures have been taken to ensure that the disease is controlled.
According to him, the government has been sensitizing and enlightening our people on the need for good hygiene, which includes living in clean environments, drinking potable water, and avoiding open defecation.
The commissioner said that the government had come to realize that open defecation, bad drinking water and dirty environments are the main causes of cholera.
(NAN)
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