Rep. James Faleke (Ikeja Federal Constituency) urged Nigerians to address the cholera outbreak in parts of the country with the same urgency they did for the COVID-19 pandemic.
During an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Faleke emphasized the importance of this approach.
Recently, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 53 deaths from cholera nationwide.
Dr. Jide Idris, the Director-General of NCDC, announced that the Federal Government has activated the National Emergency Operation Centre for cholera.
He mentioned, “As of June 24, 2024, 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths were recorded across 31 states and 107 LGAs with a case fatality rate of 3.5 percent since the beginning of the year.”
Reacting, Faleke urged Nigerians to take more action to curb the cholera outbreak.
“Every Nigerian needs to be careful; our attitude to cleanliness matters,” he pleaded.
Faleke encouraged Nigerians to exercise greater caution regarding their food and drink choices.
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Faleke encouraged Nigerians to exercise greater caution regarding their food and drink choices.
Source: NAN
