By Seyi Babalola
The Ondo State Government confirmed two cholera cases in the state.
Commissioner for Health Banji Ajaka stated that the state has initiated surveillance to respond immediately to any cholera outbreak.
Ajaka stated that two instances of cholera were recorded in Okitipupa LGA, and that the problem has been resolved by the fast reaction team.
“The surveillance team was also strengthened with community informants and contact tracers trained and placed on stipends for eight months,” he said. “They have been deployed for active case searches in preparation for any reported cholera outbreak.”
The commissioner added that an emergency preparedness committee would be constituted to work on the provision of potable water, sanitation, and strengthening of the health institutions in the state.
He assured that the government would play its part by sensitising and creating awareness in the mass media and also through community engagement.
