WHO reinforces C'River's fight against cholera, other diseases, with medical commodities

By Kingsley Agim

Cross River State Government's effort against against cholera and other disease outbreaks in the State has received further impetus with the donation of medical commodities by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Speaking while presenting the items to the State Commissioner for Health at the Ministry's headquarters, recently in Calabar, the Coordinator of WHO in the State, Dr. Yewande Olatunde appreciated the State Government for the strong surveillance and other measures put in place to prevent and mitigate cholera and other epidemics in the Cross River.

Olatunde stated that WHO concerns itself with supporting surveillance systems in Nigeria and will continue to leverage on the robust relationship with the State to ensure the objectives of preventing outbreaks are met.

The WHO official pointed out that the items donated will be used to further enhance monitoring and strengthening of infection control in health facilities across the state.

Receiving the items, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, conveyed the gratitude of the government to WHO, and acknowledged the huge role the organization plays in strengthening health systems in the State.

The Commissioner assured the donor that the items will be use efficiently to maximize surveillance and ensuring that frontline health workers are protected.

Items donated included 30 Cartoons of Isolation Gowns, 37 Cartoons of Face Masks, 6 Cartoons of Examination Gloves, 15 Cartoons of Face Shields, and 5 Cartoons of Aprons.

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