Cholera Scare: No new case in Cross River – Dr. Ayuk
Ani Bassey
The Cross River State government has reacted following a fresh Cholera Scare in the state.
The state government through the state’s health commissioner, Dr. Egbe Ayuk says there is new case in the state.
His reaction comes amid the rising cases of Cholera outbreak across the country in recent days which has placed the state on alert.
This is moreso as two local governments in the state – Biase and Obubra had earlier this year suffered an outbreak of the disease.
However, clarifying the present status of the disease in the state, Dr. Ayuk said “The last time there was a confirmed case was in January 2024 and that has been addressed.
“This not withstanding, the State is fully prepared for any emergency response in the current wave of national outbreak.
“The public health emergency response centre has been activated while the local government response teams have all been strengthened with adequate capacity, including commodities to handle any emergency.
“The citizens of the State are advised to adhere to precautionary measures by maintaining good personal hygiene, safe foods and water consumption, as well as avoid crowded environments,” he cautioned.
