The Coordinator of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Prof. Muhammad Adam Abbas, has revealed that a recent cholera outbreak has claimed 45 lives across 28 local government areas in the state.
He stated this on Tuesday at a retreat organised by the Kano State’s Ministry of Health in Kaduna.
According to Prof. Abbas, cholera thrives in environments with poor sanitary conditions, and maintaining high standards of personal and food hygiene is vital in combating its transmission.
He advised that frequent handwashing, maintaining a clean environment, thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables and proper food storage are essential preventive measures.
He also highlighted the increased risk during the rainy season, as running water can wash contaminants, including dirt and faeces, into low-lying wells.
To mitigate this, he recommended building parapet embankments around wells to prevent contamination.
Prof. Abbas further noted that the government is taking proactive steps to control the outbreak, including chlorinating water sources in communities with poor sanitation and those affected by the disease.
