Zamfara launch House to House campaign against cholera

The Zamfara State Government has embarked on a comprehensive house to house campaign to combat the recent cholera outbreak across the state apart from free drugs distributions. The Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Husaini Yakubu Anka, disclosed this during a meeting with Disease Notification and Surveillance Officers (DNSOs) held […]

The Zamfara State Government has embarked on a comprehensive house to house campaign to combat the recent cholera outbreak across the state apart from free drugs distributions.

The Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Husaini Yakubu Anka, disclosed this during a meeting with Disease Notification and Surveillance Officers (DNSOs) held at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) in Gusau.

Dr. Anka said the house to house active case search aims to strengthen surveillance, ensure early detection, and provide prompt treatment of cholera cases in all local government areas of the state.

He urged residents to cooperate with health workers and visit the nearest health facilities whenever they notice symptoms of cholera in their communities.

The Executive Secretary commended the DNSOs for their readiness and commitment to the fight against the outbreak, describing their role as critical in curbing the spread of the disease.

Dr. Anka reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to safeguarding public health and eradicating cholera in all wards across Zamfara State.

In his Comment Director public Health, Dr Yusuf Abubakar Haske commended the efforts of government, partners donors, teams and other stake holders for their commitment.