The Cross River State Health Ministry has announced that there are no current cases of cholera in the state, with the last recorded case dated January 2024.
The state commissioner of health, Henry Egbe Ayuk clarified that the recent disease outbreaks reported in other states have not been confirmed in Cross River state.
During a media chat with journalists in Calabar, Ayuk refuted news reports suggesting new cholera cases, stating that such claims are false.
He said: “The last time there was a confirmed case was in January 2024 and that has been addressed. This notwithstanding, the State is fully prepared for any emergency response in the current wave of national outbreak.
“The public health emergency response centre has been activated while the local government response teams have all been strengthened with adequate capacity, including commodities to handle any emergency.”
The commissioner further enjoined residents of the state to report any experience of diarrhoea or stooling, vomiting, or other cholera-related symptoms to the nearest health facility in the state, while restating the present administration’s commitment to the health and well-being of its citizens.
“The citizens of the State are advised to adhere to precautionary measures by maintaining good personal hygiene, safe foods and water consumption, as well as avoid crowded environments,” he cautioned. (Nation)
