Borno confirms 2 cases of cholera following flood disaster
Story by Jane AISO
The Commissioner for Health, Borno State, Professor Baba Malam Gana revealed that the recent flooding in Maiduguri has led to over 40 suspected cases of cholera and two confirmed cases.
The commissioner stated this during the launch of an integrated campaign for oral cholera vaccination, measles immunisation, and vitamin A supplementation in Maiduguri.
He emphasised the critical role of vaccinations in saving children’s lives and securing their futures, especially in flood-prone areas and camps of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP).
In response to the flood and potential health risks, he said the Borno State government has established two children’s hospitals in Maiduguri and has urged residents to prioritise personal hygiene as floodwaters recede into rivers Yedzaram and Ngadda.
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UNICEF’s Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Christina Maya-Alfirev, warned of potential disease outbreaks, stressing the importance of vaccination in preventing further harm, particularly from cholera and measles.
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