Ebonyi records 386 cholera cases, 28 deaths

The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma, said on Saturday the state has recorded 386 cases and 28 deaths since the onset of the cholera outbreak on September 24.

Ekuma disclosed this to journalists during the donation of medical commodities to the General Hospital in Iboko, Izzi local government area of the state by the Governor’s wife, Mrs. Mary-Maudline Nwifuru.

The commissioner said most deaths occurred at home before the emergency response team and the ministry were informed.

He attributed the outbreak to contaminated water, poor sanitation, and improper disposal of refuse, among other factors.

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Ekuma said six treatment centres have been established to tackle the outbreak in the state.

He commended the governor’s efforts to tackle the epidemic.

In her address, the governor’s wife commiserated with victims’ families and encouraged them not to lose hope.

She said the visit aimed to identify factors contributing to the spread of the disease.

“The sight of these people battling cholera is a reminder that we must do more to protect our communities from infectious diseases,” she said.

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