Following the outbreak of cholera in some Internally Displaced People (IDP) camps and surrounding areas in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state. The federal ministry of health has taken certain measures in curtailing any further spread of the disease.

The Ministry through its agencies – Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) are working closely with WHO, MSF, UNICEF and other humanitarian agencies in Borno, to support the state government in curtailing the spread of the outbreak.

The outbreak is currently affecting six areas in the state, with Muna garage IDP camp on the outskirts of Maiduguri as the most affected.

As at 2nd September,2017, 319 suspected cases and 20 deaths had been reported in the state.

The health measures that have been initiated include the establishment of a Cholera treatment centre in the affected camps and surrounding areas; strengthing access to water, sanitation and hygiene; and partners are working collaboratively to plan a cholera vaccination campaign.

The NCDC has deployed a Rapid Response Team to support the Borno State Ministry of Health in coordinating, control identification and tracing, laboratory investigation as well as case management.

Medical supplies including personal protective equipment and drugs are available to support the response in the state

Partners currently involved in the humanitarian response in Borno State are working closely with the state and federal government to control the outbreak


Source: http://demospacy..com.ng/2017/09/fg-moves-to-curtail-cholera-outbreak.html