The Enugu State Ministry of Health has issued an urgent response to the recent cholera outbreak in Nigeria, which has also affected Enugu State. The Ministry wishes to inform the public that cholera is a highly contagious disease spread through contaminated food or water, causing acute watery diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps that can be fatal within hours if left untreated.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In collaboration with its partners and following the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) guidelines, the Enugu State Ministry of Health has initiated all necessary steps to de-escalate the situation. To combat the outbreak, the Ministry urges the public to be vigilant and adhere to the following preventive measures:
– Practice good hand hygiene by washing hands regularly with soap and running water or using hand sanitizers.
– Use potable water from reliable sources.
– Intensify safe practices of food handling and preparation hygiene.
– Use gloves and face masks when caring for sick individuals.
– Report immediately any sudden case of watery diarrhea to the nearest healthcare facility.
The Enugu State Ministry of Health reassures citizens of its commitment to informing and safeguarding their health and well-being. For further information or assistance, the public can contact:
– Director of Public Health and Disease Control: 08037431577
– State Epidemiologist: 08033375344
– State Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer: 08037817982
Signed,
Prof. Emmanuel Obi
Commissioner for Health, Enugu State.