The Kano State Government has warned residents of the state against using rainwater for drinking and other domestic activities.
The state Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Yusuf, according to a statement by the ministry spokesperson, Ibrahim Abdullahi, said the rainy season often brings complications of cholera and urged residents to be careful in using water.
He said some states in Nigeria have reported cases of cholera”; That is why it is necessary to warn and remind people that prevention is better than cure.”
Yusuf, a doctor, said people should always examine what they eat, especially vegetables, fruits and drinking water, to avoid ingesting contaminated food or water.
“It is important for people to understand that the water that rains at the beginning of the rainy season is not clean. If it is necessary to use it, it must be purified using water treatment substances, including boiling and filtering, before use. This will go a long way in safeguarding people against cholera slavery,” he warned.
“The commissioner also urged people to always wash vegetables and fruits well with clean water, because most of them are bought in markets with little cleanliness.
“He then assured the stance of the Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf administration to continue providing all necessary attention to the care of the people of the state, as health is one of the aspects that the Governor gives top priorities.
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“To this end, Dr. Labaran urged people to go to the nearest health center as soon as possible whenever they fall ill, praying for the safety of Kano State and its people against cholera and other diseases, noting that “We have to protect ourselves before we get protection from Allah,” the official warned.
Cholera is an acute diarrheal disease caused by intestinal infection with vibrio cholera. The disease is highly infectious and is transmitted mainly through contaminated water and food.
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced a resurgence of cholera cases in countries in Africa, East Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Nigeria is not mentioned in the WHO bulletin, but has reported several infections, especially during the period under review.
However, very recently the country has seen an increase in the number of recorded cases.
According to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Nigeria has recorded 65 confirmed cases, with 30 deaths from January 1 to June 11, in 96 local government areas in 30 states.
In 2024, a total of 1,141 suspected cases were recorded in 10 states, including Lagos, where state authorities confirmed the outbreak.