Bauchi Monarch urges intensified waste evacuation to avert disease outbreak

The District Head of Bauchi metropolis, Alhaji Nura Jumba, has called on the state government to intensify efforts at evacuating waste, to avert outbreaks of waterborne diseases in the state. In an interview with NAN on Monday, in Bauchi, Jumba expressed worry over the possible outbreak of waterborne diseases in some communities in the state. […]

The District Head of Bauchi metropolis, Alhaji Nura Jumba, has called on the state government to intensify efforts at evacuating waste, to avert outbreaks of waterborne diseases in the state.

In an interview with NAN on Monday, in Bauchi, Jumba expressed worry over the possible outbreak of waterborne diseases in some communities in the state.

He urged government agencies responsible for waste management, its safe handling and final disposal, to consider it as vital in any effective emergency response. (NAN)