No confirmed cholera outbreak in Nasarawa, says commissioner

Dr Gaza Gwamna, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Well being, stated there are not any confirmed circumstances of cholera outbreak within the state.

The commissioner made the disclosure at a press convention in Akwanga Native Authorities Space (LGA) on Monday.

Gwamna nevertheless stated that 29 suspected circumstances of cholera have been recorded in two out of the 13 LGAs of the state.

The commissioner revealed that 19 suspected circumstances have been recorded in Kokona and 10 in Nassarawa-Eggon LGAs with one mortality case recorded.

“The circumstances in the meanwhile are nonetheless suspected and even the individual that died in Nassarawa-Eggon was not affirm, however a suspected case earlier than his demise,” he added.

He stated that the suspected circumstances have been present process medical checks to know their standing.

The commissioner stated that due to the outbreak in some states, the ministry had taken measures to forestall it earlier than it occurred.

He defined that the outbreak of cholera usually occurs round this time of the 12 months as a result of heavy daybreak pours normally result in contamination of water sources that folks use.

Gwamna stated that already sensitisation had been step up in collaboration with conventional rulers and different stakeholders to coach the individuals to enhance hygiene and guarantee common sanitation.

The commissioner added that the state has deployed Illness Surveillance Officers to each electoral ward throughout the 13 LGAs of the state.

He famous that the Illness Surveillance Officers are chargeable for reporting suspected circumstances primarily based on the signs to the ministry for immediate motion.

“They’re anticipated to offer experiences of happenings of their areas on each day foundation to allow the federal government take motion in case of any outbreak,” the commissioner added.

Gwamna famous that the supply of high quality and reasonably priced healthcare providers was one of many topmost priorities of the Gov. Abdullahi Sule-led administration.

He defined that the governor had authorised the upgrading of 4 Main Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to Common Hospitals for improved providers.

He listed the PHCs that have been authorised for improve to Common Hospitals together with PHC Assakyo in Lafia, Gudi in Akwanga, New Karu in Karu, and Azara in Awe LGA.