…Embarks on Sensitization At Public Places
The Oyo State Government has called on residents to be more vigilant, imbibe good sanitation and take preventive measures to combat the spread of cholera.
The call was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Environment, Arc. Abdulmoheed Mogbonjubola in Ibadan.
He lamented that the World Health Organisation (WHO), has confirmed the ongoing cholera outbreak in some parts of Nigeria as part of the global resurgence of cases of cholera, classifying it as currently a “grade 3 public health emergency”, requiring maximal WHO system wide response.
Nigeria has been identified as one of the 14 countries in Africa where the resurgence is being experienced.
However, Oyo State currently has no cholera case, as the suspected cases have returned negative, after due tests.
The Commissioner noted that cholera outbreak in neighboring states has put the state government on its toes.
He said the State government has commenced community awareness campaign for the prevention of the disease.
He highlighted the commitment of Oyo State Government towards preventing an outbreak in the State.
