Cross River State Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, has reacted to reported Cholera outbreaks in Obubra and Biase Local Government Areas.
He made this known on Thursday when he presided over the meeting of the State Taskforce Committee on Primary Health Care in Calabar.
The Deputy Governor called on partners, the Ministry of Water Resources, and Local Government Authorities to ensure communities have access to clean water.
The report highlights one case of Lassa fever and the importance of good water as well as enhanced sanitation.
However, the Deputy Governor emphasized their critical role in averting the spread of Cholera and Lassa fever.
In his remarks, he emphasized the State Government’s commitment to substantial investments, not only in Cholera, Poliomyelitis, Meningitis, and Lassa fever campaigns but also in all services offered by the Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA).
In addition, Hon Odey who is the Chairman State Taskforce Committee on Primary Health Care, assured the taskforce of government continuous support in their efforts against diseases.
He commended service providers for their proactive approach in tackling emerging health challenges in the state.
“The Governor, Sen Bassey Edet Otu, is committed to health-friendly initiatives, and aims at enhanced human capital and continuous health improvement indices,” Odey assured.
Meanwhile, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Egbe Ayuk, informed the Deputy Governor about the recent occurrence of three cases of Cholera and a Lassa fever cases.
He highlighted ongoing efforts to promptly address and prevent the spread of Cholera and Lassa fever in the State.
In the other hand, Dr Ayuk, a representative of WHO and various heads of departments took turns to provide Hon Odey with updates on nutrition, immunization, RI performance, health surveillance, and other health sector programs.
Whereas, the participants came from the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Women Affairs, partners organization include WHO, UNICEF and Rotary International, among others.
Also, the Chairman of the Cross River State House Committee on Health, Rt. Hon. Hillary Bisong attended the meeting.