Cross River State Govt Clears Air on Cholera Outbreak
During a media chat with the Journalists on Monday in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk has reassured the public that there is no recent cases of Cholera outbreak in the state.
Dr. Ayuk clarified that despite reports suggesting otherwise, the state has not detected any new instances of the disease. He stated that the last confirmed case was in January 2024 and has since been addressed.
His words, “The last time there was a confirmed case was in January 2024 and that has been addressed. This not withstanding, the State is fully prepared for any emergency response in the current wave of national outbreak.
“The public health emergency response centre has been activated while the local government response teams have all been strengthened with adequate capacity, including commodities to handle any emergency”
Dr. Ayuk urged citizens to always make personal hygiene a routine practice, consume safe food and water, and avoid crowded places. He also encouraged residents to report any cholera-related symptoms to the nearest health facility close to them.
“The citizens of the State are advised to adhere to precautionary measures by maintaining good personal hygiene, safe foods and water consumption, as well as avoid crowded environments,” Commissioner advised.
The Commissioner further assured the people of state that the government is fully prepared to respond to any emergency in the current nationwide outbreak.
To ensure readiness, the public health emergency response center has been activated, and local government response teams have been equipped with necessary resources.
The Commissioner affirmed the government’s dedication to the health and well-being of the people of Cross River State.
