ABUJA-The Chief Epidemiologist in the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Henry Akpan has said no deaths from cholera have been reported in the last two days in Nigeria
Reports say that the last death toll was 352 from Adamawa, Bauchi, Kaduna, Katsina, Yobe, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, Jigawa, Cross River, Rivers and the Federal Capital Territory.
“From January to end of August, we recorded a total of 352 deaths out of 6,497 suspected cases recorded in 11 states,’’ Akpan told newsmen in Abuja.
He stated that the ministry, in collaboration with other government agencies and relevant stakeholders, had been able to put measures in place to arrest the situation.
Such measures include sensitisation campaigns, drug supply and administration as well as deployment of personnel.
Giving an update, Akpan said that Bauchi State had so far recorded 2,417 cases and 81deaths.
“Gombe has 1,188 cases and 59 deaths, Jigawa recorded 86 cases and Yobe had 58 cases and 46 deaths, Borno 2,600 cases 120 deaths.
“Adamawa 1,217 cases and 60 deaths, Kaduna 27 cases and two deaths while Katsina recorded 1,000 cases and 65 deaths,’’ Akpan said.
From January to end of August, we recorded a total of 352 deaths out of 6,497 suspected cases recorded in 11 states,’’ he remarked.
Meanwhile, the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman, has appealed to international health donor organisations to assist in the combat of the epidemic.
Suleiman made the call when the management of RTI/LEAD, a USAID-funded project, paid him a congratulatory visit on Tuesday in Bauchi.
The emir said that the people of the state were in dire need of help and support to effectively combat the cholera epidemic which had claimed many lives in the state.
“At a period like this, what the people of the state need is prompt medical attention from all corners in order to be able to overcome the situation.
“In my capacity as the emir, I will ensure that I effectively mobilise the people of the state to support whatever good things your organisation will do for us in Bauchi.
Earlier, Mr. Yinka Oyinlola, RTI/LEAD Country Director, had said that the organisation was determined to improve on service delivery particularly at the grassroots.
Oyinlola said that the project would last for five years and would guide local governments in Nigeria to improve performance and ensure efficiently and qualitatively manage scarce resources.
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