One person has been reported dead and 60 persons hospitalized following an outbreak of Cholera disease in communities of Kanam local government areas of Plateau state.
The Executive chairman of the LGA, Ayuba Salihu Musa, who confirmed the incident through his media team head Mazadu Ali , on Tuesday said the outbreak of the disease began in Ngyang, kwalmiya, Banak and Bakin kogi neighborhoids and later spread to Dengi, the headquarters of Kanam LGA.
Ali said more than 60 persons have been hospitalized in the General Hospital and the Primary Health Center in Dengi and other private hospitals.
“In response to the alarming reports of the outbreak of the disease, Kanam Local government council has taken decisive steps to mitigate the Cholera.
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Medical supplies and equipment have been rapidly distributed to key healthcare facilities, including the General Hospital and the Primary Health Care Center in Dengi by the council.
“Additionally, the local government has graciously offset the medical bills for all patients receiving treatment, regardless of whether they are admitted to public or private hospitals, ensuring that worried families are not burdened by unexpected healthcare expenses during this challenging time.
“The local government is also undertaking an extensive public health campaign throughout the streets of Dengi, the Headquarter of the affected LGA in Plateau statem
The aim is to educate residents on preventive measures that can reduce the risk of Cholera transmission. This initiative includes holding interactive sessions to raise awareness about proper sanitation practices and the importance of safe drinking water, “ media assistant to the
LG chairman said.
Efforts to reach the Plateau state Commissioner of Health Dr Cletus Bako Shurkuk to get more details before sending the report was abortive as his phone was switched off.
(Independent)
