James Faleke, the Representative of Ikeja Federal Constituency, urged the Nigerian government to address the cholera outbreak with the same urgency seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
He emphasized this in an interview on Monday, pointing out that as of June 24, 2024, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths across 31 states and 107 local government areas.
Dr. Jide Idris, Director-General of NCDC, confirmed the activation of a National Emergency Operation Centre for cholera in response to the situation.
Faleke stressed the importance of improving efforts to control the outbreak, highlighting the need for enhanced public awareness and hygiene practices to prevent further spread.
