Cholera outbreak: FG to collect water, food samples from endemic communities

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The Minister of Environment Balarabe Lawal has directed the collection of water and food samples from endemic communities for analysis to isolate the cholera vibrio.

The Minister said the ministry was also collaborating with sister agencies to prevent further outbreak of the disease. , Lawal said the ministry has activated Environmental Health personnel across the three tiers of governments to embark on environmental monitoring and surveillance of restaurants and small food vendors are certified environmentally healthy and promised to make sure all conform with the sanitation standard.

He emphasised the need for collaborative efforts at all levels of society to ensure sustainable sanitation solutions. “As we commemorate this important day, let us all recommit to taking proactive steps to keep our surroundings clean, promote hygiene, and support policies that enhance sanitation infrastructure,” he stated.

The minister directed the Environmental Health Registration Council under the leadership of the Registrar, Dr. Baba Yakubu to provide Chlorine in large quantities as an intervention for massive chlorination of Water sources. Abuja doctor reveals a unique way to permanently cure weak erection, small and shameful manhood, and infertility issues without side effects within a short period.

 

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