By Williams Odunze
Following the devastating effects of the outbreak of cholera disease spreading across the Nigeria, the Imo State House of Assembly,IMHA has called on the Ministry of Health to embark on serious sensitization programme through the media to caution the spread of the disease.
The resolution was reached on the floor of the house following the adoption of the motion moved by the Deputy Speaker of the House and member representing Nwangele State Constituency, Rt.Hon.Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu.
Presenting the motion, the Deputy Speaker, informed that the spread of the ailment was in high dimension and that if nothing is done urgently, that it will be difficult to control it.
He maintained that it is paramount for the Ministry of health to embark on serious mass sensitization on the devastating effects of the ailment through aggressive media campaign to educate the people of the state on what to do to avoid contacting and spreading the disease.
“I pray,the House should call upon the Ministry of Health to embark on aggressive sensitization campings through the print, electronic and other social media channels to sensitize Imo State Residents on the symptoms to look out for the need to promptly visit the hospital for treatment, causes and prevention of this deadly disease to avoid loss of lives”he said.
The Nwangele Lawmaker, observed that Igbos are known for moving from one place to another in the course of their business activities and from the statistics as shown by Nigeria Centre For Disease Control, NCDC, which confirmed that as at June 13,2024 that about 64 cases have been recorded with 30 deaths and the State was said to be among the ten States mentioned to have contributed to 90% of the total cases currently recorded.
Iwuanyanwu, maintained that following the statistics as shown by NCDC, that there is urgent need to keep the people of the state informed on how to live a hygienic life by keeping their environment clean, regular washing of their hands before and after using the toilet and water they take.
