Rilwanu Mohammed, the executive secretary of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, says 50 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded in the state.
Mohammed spoke on Monday at the opening of the 2024 maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) week held in Bauchi.
He said the state also recorded one suspected cholera death, adding that three LGAs — Bangali, Giade, and Toro — are affected.
“We don’t have any confirmed cases of cholera in Bauchi state, but we have 50 suspected cases and one suspected death,” NAN quoted Mohammed as saying.
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“People should adhere to protocols of sanitation and hygiene, and report symptoms to the nearest health facility.
“There will be outreach services in schools and communities, targeting 2.2 million children under five years old.
“The MNCH Week will run from today, July 1, till Friday, July 5.”
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The executive secretary said the board would ensure adequate provision of supplement, antenatal, and nutrition counseling and screening services to residents of the state.
“Today, we are commencing one of the vital events that impacts the health and well-being of our mothers, newborns, and children,” he added.
“Many newborns do not survive their first few days of life due to a lack of access to basic healthcare services, while many children suffer from malnutrition and preventable diseases that rob them of their potential.”
Recently, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced an outbreak of cholera across 30 states in the country.
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The centre added that about 1,528 suspected cases, 65 confirmed cases, and 53 deaths across 107 LGAs in 31 states were recorded as of June 24.
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