As the Ebonyi State government continues to combat a cholera outbreak, Reals Pharmaceutical Limited has donated its innovative Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) product, Electrorush, to assist the state’s efforts.
The company stated that the donation is part of its corporate social responsibility and will aid in managing those affected by the disease.
Ade Popoola, the Managing Director of Reals Pharmaceutical, donated to the State Ministry of Health in Abakaliki, the state capital.
Ebonyi has been grappling with a cholera outbreak that has claimed over 17 lives and hospitalized more than 69 people, prompting urgent action from the state government.
Represented by Mr. Lucky Uwajei, a company staff member, the MD emphasized that Electrorush is the first ready-to-drink ORS product ever produced and is crucial in the treatment and management of cholera patients.
While commending the state government on the efforts it has made in managing and combating the outbreak, the company noted that the donation of the drug is its support to the state government’s efforts in managing and reducing the impact of the outbreak.
He said: “In line with our commitment to supporting public health initiatives, Reals Pharmaceutical Limited is pleased to offer a substantial donation of Electrorush, the first ready-to-drink oral rehydration solution (ORS) in Nigeria.
“We understand the vital importance of rehydration in the treatment of cholera, particularly in preventing dehydration associated with acute diarrhoea.
“Electro rush is particularly formulated to provide immediate hydration and assist in recovery during diarrhoea episodes, making it an essential resource in this challenging time.
“We look forward to collaborating with your office and the director of Pharmaceutical Services to ensure that these donations effectively reach the communities most impacted by the outbreak”
Receiving the donations, the Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma noted that the outbreak came in a serious magnitude than the state had witnessed in the past.
“Ebonyi state is in a difficult period because of the outbreak of cholera. It just came suddenly. Of course, we have been witnessing such in the past but this year it came in a bigger magnitude.
“But thanks to the plans the state government had in place and working with other partners we have pushed it back”
“This drink is very important because one problem we have with is that either it is over diluted or under diluted or either of those is not good. After all, it must cause some problems. But this Electrorush is wonderful because you don’t need any dilution again, you just open and drink”, he said. (Nation)