The Akwa Ibom state Government has highlighted the preventive measures that should be followed in order to avoid cholera in the state.

 This is coming on the heels of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control – NCDC revealing that as of24th June 2024, a total of 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths were recorded across 31 states.

 Ensuring that cholera is avoided in Akwa Ibom State, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. AUGUSTINE UMOH,in a Release, called on everyone to keep their environment clean and also ensure a personal hygiene.

 The commissioner also advised the people to drink only safe water including boiled or disinfected water,  eat food that is completely cooked and hot, wash fruits and vegetables before eating and preferably eat only those that can be peeled as well as avoid open defecation.

 Meanwhile, speaking with INSPIRATION FM Newsthe director of Health promotion, Akwa Ibom state primary health development agency, Mrs. MAGARET ETIM urged citizens to adopt preventive measures so as to be safe from the disease.