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| Health Minster, Onyebuchi Chukwu |
CASES of infections and deaths from the cholera outbreak in the country are on
the increase, with the Ministry of Health again identifying measures to check
the epidemic.
Statistics from the Ministry of Health Thursday indicated that 1,623
cases had been recorded, while 86 deaths had been reported.
According to the breakdown, Zamfara State has the highest figure of
1,110 cases and 51 deaths while Plateau State has 130 cases and 11 deaths.
Others are Lagos State (134 cases, four deaths), Ogun State (115 cases, five
deaths), Nasarawa State (105 cases, nine deaths) and Oyo State (29 cases, six
deaths).
The minister asked for free services to cholera patients, and urged
Nigerians, including healthcare workers, to increase their propensity for
hygiene-based health-seeking behaviour that will ensure their
safety.
He listed the hygiene practices to include hand washing with soap after
visiting the toilet and also before eating, regular and intermittent washing of
hand with soap and water, avoidance of open defecation, boiling of water before
drinking, protection of food from houseflies, thorough washing of fruits and
vegetables before eating, and environmental cleanliness.
Statistics from the Ministry of Health Thursday indicated that 1,623 cases had been recorded, while 86 deaths had been reported.
According to the breakdown, Zamfara State has the highest figure of 1,110 cases and 51 deaths while Plateau State has 130 cases and 11 deaths. Others are Lagos State (134 cases, four deaths), Ogun State (115 cases, five deaths), Nasarawa State (105 cases, nine deaths) and Oyo State (29 cases, six deaths).
The minister asked for free services to cholera patients, and urged Nigerians, including healthcare workers, to increase their propensity for hygiene-based health-seeking behaviour that will ensure their safety.
He listed the hygiene practices to include hand washing with soap after visiting the toilet and also before eating, regular and intermittent washing of hand with soap and water, avoidance of open defecation, boiling of water before drinking, protection of food from houseflies, thorough washing of fruits and vegetables before eating, and environmental cleanliness.
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