Niger Govt confirms over 320 Cholera patients discharged, 10 others on admission, 14 dead.

The Niger State Government has reported significant progress in combating the cholera outbreak, with over 320 patients already treated and discharged, and less than 10 others remaining on admission. 

The Commissioner for Primary Health Care, Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed Dangana, who assured that the situation is under control, said that the state government promptly activated its Emergency Preparedness and Response system, establishing Cholera Treatment Units in all 25 local government areas. 

Dangana revealed that over 16,000 people have been sensitized about the disease through awareness campaigns, while the UNICEF has provided essential supplies, including medical kits, protective gear, and water purification tablets, which have been distributed to over 14,000 households.

The commissioner noted that a total of 327 patients were hospitalized, with 14 reported deaths, but the government's swift response and support from partners like UNICEF have been instrumental in curbing the spread of the disease.

The Health Specialist at UNICEF Kaduna Field Office, Dr. Idris Baba, confirmed that the supplies provided are sufficient to treat all identified cases.

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