Adamawa State Welcomes 200,000 Cholera Vaccines Provided By UNICEF

Adamawa State Welcomes 200,000 Cholera Vaccines Provided By UNICEF....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Adamawa state government has received 200,000 doses of cholera vaccine from UNICEF in response to an outbreak affecting four local government areas. Health Commissioner Felix Tangwani announced this at a press briefing in Yola, the state capital, on Sunday…….CONTINUE READING 

Tangwani noted that additional vaccine supplies are expected, with the initial doses set to be administered in the affected areas: Yola-North, Yola-South, Fufore, and Girei. He revealed that of the 50 samples sent to the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja, 30 tested positive for cholera, while six were negative, two are still being processed, and 12 results are pending.

With this confirmation, Tangwani stated that Adamawa is officially experiencing a cholera outbreak, which has led to 12 fatalities—six in health facilities and six at home.

He emphasized the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment, warning that misdiagnosis can have fatal consequences. The state government is actively working to manage the outbreak, with a rapid response team from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control en route to assist local health officials.

Tangwani urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with health workers conducting awareness campaigns, and advised them to practice good personal hygiene, particularly by ensuring the safety of their drinking water.