Kano State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim Getso on Tuesday, confirmed that the state has recorded 28 deaths in the state between the month of January and July this year as a result of 400 cases of acute watery diarrhea recorded in the state with 50 confirmed cases of cholera across 33 Local Government Areas of the State.
According to him, the state Government through his ministry has instituted several control measures to combat the outbreak which is currently experienced in 17 states of the federation, Kano inclusive.
“As you might be aware, the country is currently experiencing increased incidence of acute watery diarrhea and an ongoing cholera outbreak in 17 states.
“The sum of N32 Million Naira has been provided to tackle the outbreak, Rapid Respond Team has been set up as well as mounting of continues surveillance for all epidemic prone diseases.
The Nation reports that , the commissioner advised the general public to adopt safety measures such as; drinking safe and clean water by using chlorine to treat the water, avoid open defecation, ensure regular washing of hands with soap on a regular basis as well as ensuring that suspected cases are reported to a nearby health facility among others.
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