A potential cholera outbreak has been reported in several neighborhoods of Yola North, Adamawa State, with symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. This alarming situation is believed to be linked to contaminated water sources following recent flooding.
Zubaida Umar, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), shared details about the outbreak in a post on X on Tuesday, September 17. She stated that NEMA's Yola Operations Office is actively responding to and monitoring the situation in affected areas.
Umar noted, “Our preliminary assessment suggests that the disease may have arisen from flood-contaminated household water. The communities experiencing this outbreak include Alkalawa, Doubeli, Rumde, and Gwadabawa.”
In response to the crisis, an isolation center has been established to provide emergency medical services. Currently, over 100 individuals are being closely monitored, and there have been reports of seven fatalities.
To combat the spread of the disease, NEMA is working alongside the state government to launch a comprehensive awareness campaign in the impacted and surrounding communities. They have also begun distributing water purification chemicals for household use.
Umar urged residents to stay alert and report any suspected cases to nearby health facilities. NEMA will continue to oversee the situation and collaborate with health authorities for effective intervention measures.
0 Comments