1 Dies As Bauchi Records 50 Cholera Cases

Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board has said that one person has reportedly died from suspected cholera, while about 50 suspected cases were recorded in the state.

The board’s executive secretary, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, said this yesterday at the inaugural ceremony of the 2024 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Week in Bauchi.

He listed the areas as Bauchi, Giade and Toro respectively.
Mohammed said, “We don’t have any confirmed cases of cholera in Bauchi, but we have 50 suspected cases and one suspected death.

“People should adhere to protocols of sanitation and hygiene, and report symptoms to nearest health facility.”

Mohammed said that during MNCH week, “there will be outreach services in schools and communities, targeting 2.2 million children under five years old.

“The MNCH Week will run from today, July 1, till Friday, July 5.”

He explained that during the week, Vitamin A Supplements, Deworming Medication, and Antenatal and Postnatal services would be provided to the people.

Other services, he said, include birth registration, nutrition counselling and screening.

He added that “Today, we are commencing one of the vital events that impacts the health and well-being of our mothers, newborns and children.
“Many newborns do not survive their first few days of life due to lack of access to basic healthcare services, while many children suffer from malnutrition and preventable diseases that rob them of their potential.”

The board’s scribe reiterated the commitment of the Bauchi State Government to invest in the health sector.

He appreciated the commitment of the present administration, development partners, health workers and volunteers toward providing quality care to the people.

He said, “Dedication and compassion are the bedrock of our healthcare system, and the commitment to improve maternal and child health is truly inspiring.

“We have a duty to prioritise maternal and child health, to invest in healthcare infrastructure, to strengthen health systems, and to ensure that no mother, newborn or child is left behind.