No Cholera Outbreak in CRS – Govt

• Last case was in January

The Ministry of Health in Cross River State has refuted claims that there is an outbreak of cholera in the state, stating that the last case of the disease recorded was in January this year.

Henry Egbe Ayuk, The State Commissioner for Health clarified that the recent disease outbreaks reported in some states did not occur in Cross River State.

Ayuk made the clarification during a chat with Newsmen in Calabar, where he refuted the claims of new cholera cases in the state.

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“The last time there was a confirmed case was in January 2024 and that has been addressed. This notwithstanding, 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 Commissioner said.

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He called on residents of the state to be vigilant and report any case of diarrhoea , stooling, vomiting, or other cholera-related symptoms to the nearest health facility in the state. He restated the present government’s commitment to the health of its citizens. “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.” Ayuk admonished.