Esther Salifu
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has called on all Nigerians to protect their loved ones from cholera.
The Director General of the agency Dr Agnes Asagbra stated this on the sidelines of cholera outbreak in Nigeria.
She urged all Nigerians to be vigilant and adhere to hygiene practices to protect themselves and their loved ones from cholera.
“We want Nigerians to be alert and report any case of cholera to the nearest hospital.
The citizen should imbibe various hygiene practices such as boiling drinking water or using certified water purification methods.
Dr Agnes Asagbra disclosed that 30 people died out of 1,141 suspected cholera case as cholera ravages the country .
“Nigerians must exercise caution as Nigeria records 30 deaths and 1,141 suspected cases from the disease.
As we approach the festive period of the Salah celebrations, it is of utmost importance that we collectively prioritise the health and safety of our communities.
Asagbra said NBMA, in collaboration with health authorities is actively monitoring the situation and implementing measures to contain the spread of the disease
Cholera, a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or water, .
The disease has been reported in Bayelsa, Zamfara, Abia, Cross River, Bauchi, Delta, Katsina, Imo, Nasarawa, and Lagos States.
