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Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by Controversy: 10:46pm On Jan 14, 2015
The Commissioner for Health in Rivers, Dr Sampson Parker, on Wednesday said that cholera outbreak in 11 communities in the state had claimed 20 lives.

Parker told newsmen in Port Harcourt after visiting the affected communities in Andoni Local Government Area that the outbreak was reported on Jan. 5.

“So far, 171 cases have been recorded with 20 deaths in the outbreak which was reported on January 5.

“The Local Government Area Rapid Response Team with State Emergency Response Team, have responded swiftly,” he said.

Parker also said two treatment centres had been opened in the affected communities to manage cases and advised affected people to access the centres.

“Emergency drugs and rehydration fluids have been provided for the management of cases,” he added.

Parker said the situation was pathetic and unbelievable but that the outbreak was under control as government had provided portable drinking water to the affected communities.

“What I have seen is pathetic and unbelievable. Our duty is to intervene quickly so that we do not lose more lives.

“I will say that the outbreak is under control now. All we need to do now is to treat the affected ones and to prevent further occurrences. We will continue to deploy to treat the affected ones.

“Government is also sending portable drinking water to the affected communities,” he said.

Dr Akinloye Makinde, Chief Consultant Epidemiologist, Federal Ministry of Health, said the ministry sent him to assess the situation.

“The Federal Government is donating drugs and test kits to the State Government to deploy to places in need,” he said.

Dr Sylvester Malemi, World Health Organisation Coordinator for Rivers, said it would provide technical support to Rivers to check the outbreak.

“We are here to investigate the outbreak, confirm that there is actually cholera, mobilise resources from partners, federal and state ministries of health to stop the outbreak,” he said.

He advised the people to boil their water before drinking and maintain good hygiene.
http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/01/14/cholera-kills-20-in-rivers-commissioner/

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by simplemach(m): 10:50pm On Jan 14, 2015
Bad water, whats Amechi doing. Oooops its an APC state.

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by Trailblazer1(m): 10:50pm On Jan 14, 2015
May God help us to curtail this and prevent further outbreak of deadly diseases as this.



When will Nigerians start to hold politicians responsible for their duties?

A local governmet chairman that cannot provide portable for his council is out there calling GEJ a failure.
The constituency has members representing their interests at different houses of Assemblies, collecting money for projects and cannot give their people portable water.
The state government is busy calling GEJ a failure while his people are dying as a result of lack of water.

Let's hold every tier of government responsible for their responsibility

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by Lastdon02(m): 11:02pm On Jan 14, 2015
May god help us all #vote buhari #febuhari
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by Newkidoo(m): 11:03pm On Jan 14, 2015
How manage••-

So cholera dey kill!! God help Naija oo


Don't forget to vote buhari for the necessary changes needed in the society at large!!

God bless Nigeria!!
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by tola9ja: 11:03pm On Jan 14, 2015
VOTE BUHARI AND YOU WILL NEVER HEAR ANYTHING LIKE CHOLERA

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by juniormusa(m): 11:03pm On Jan 14, 2015
May there gentle souls rest in perfect peace.AMEN
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by dmjinc(m): 11:04pm On Jan 14, 2015
juniormusa:
May there gentle souls rest in perfect peace.AMEN
embarassed
Amen!!!

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by fr3do(m): 11:05pm On Jan 14, 2015
In this age?
The local government(s) have failed, providing potable water and waste management are their responsibilities.
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by cephaswizzy(m): 11:05pm On Jan 14, 2015
Ameachi sabi make mouth.
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by Bayswater: 11:08pm On Jan 14, 2015
What is GEJ doing about it? He allowed cholera to kill another 20 people in Rivers State.

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by Macelliot(m): 11:09pm On Jan 14, 2015
Gov. Amaechi the Driver, You see your life?

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by dre11(m): 11:15pm On Jan 14, 2015
I thought Nigeria have being declared cholera free







This is as a result of no portable water
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by dmjinc(m): 11:15pm On Jan 14, 2015
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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by fr3do(m): 11:19pm On Jan 14, 2015
Bayswater:
What is GEJ doing about it? He allowed cholera to kill another 20 people in Rivers State.

The local government is responsible for Water supply and waste management.
Don't call Gej.
When Obj was in power, governors and chairmen were held accountable but propaganda has made some Nigerians go mad.
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by elguaje(m): 11:25pm On Jan 14, 2015
sai BUHARI 2015
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by psychologist(m): 11:31pm On Jan 14, 2015
amaechi has gone hunting while his house is on fire....

nxt thread
AMAECHI BLAME'S GEJ FOR THE OUTBREAk

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by iiichidodo: 11:34pm On Jan 14, 2015
And Amaechi is busy dancing shoki with thieffnubu,Buhari and co...This is the change they promise Nigerians.
death,disease and poverty..

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by psychologist(m): 11:36pm On Jan 14, 2015
apc and failure
a marriage made in heaven


ask buhari


i rep jona, not because of any other thing oo, but because we dont have a better option...

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by okotv(m): 11:38pm On Jan 14, 2015
you folks are strange, blaming the governor for the work the local government failed to do.

2015. We need total change.
Sai buhari.
CHANGE is imminent.


RIP to the dead but cholera claiming lives in 2015 ??
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by obataokenwa(m): 11:43pm On Jan 14, 2015
no court is functioning for almost a year now and the governor is busy at different rallies ....why wont there be cholera and killings at omoku. we are in a lawless state. cos of lawlessness i have to plead with somebody not to call police for my broda last week cos police are making huge money because no court to entertain any case
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by Bayswater: 11:43pm On Jan 14, 2015
fr3do:


The local government is responsible for Water supply and waste management.
Don't call Gej.
When Obj was in power, governors and chairmen were held accountable but propaganda has made some Nigerians go mad.

GEJ is responsible for everything! The local and state governments are not required to do anything. It is GEJ's fault!

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Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by Trailblazer1(m): 11:46pm On Jan 14, 2015
Nigeria should have out grown cholera by now for crying out loud this 21 century.
Re: Cholera Kills 20 In Rivers – Commissioner by obataokenwa(m): 11:49pm On Jan 14, 2015
Rivers state right now dont have any overseer. TIMARIV now resort to towing innocent peoples car to make ends meet....police using no court functioning cos of amaechis greediness to act as judge and threaten to keep u in jail till vourts resume and u have to bail ursef wit huge sum.....amaechi busy calling others thief but we cant see any tangible thing to show in this second term.....most hated man right now.....we now commit all into Gods hand

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