September 21, (THEWILL) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated cholera and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) kits to the Borno State Government to avert and control possible health challenges following the recent flood disaster that ravaged Maiduguri, the state capital.
The donation was presented to the State Government by WHO Country Representative, Dr. Walter Kazadi Molumbo, represented by Dr. Mary Brantuo, Officer in Charge, in Maiduguri, on Saturday.
According to him, the donation includes five cholera kits, 14 SAM kits, and other medical supplies to strengthen the state’s capacity to respond effectively to the flood emergency.
Dr. Molumbo said, “Today, we are here to commiserate with the government and the people of Borno State who were affected by the devastating flood. The flood has wreaked havoc, displacing thousands and submerging homes, schools, and hospitals. The situation is urgent and requires our immediate attention.”
The WHO Country Representative also stated that the cholera kits will be essential in preventing and controlling potential outbreaks, while the SAM kits will help frontline health workers combat malnutrition among children, giving them a fighting chance for a healthy future.
Each cholera kit, according to him, has the potential to treat up to 100 cholera patients, and the 14 SAM kits will provide essential therapeutic supplies to treat children facing acute malnutrition.
He thanked the Borno State Government for its unwavering support and dedication to improving healthcare services. He also appreciated the donors and partners who made the donation possible as well as the WHO team and all healthcare professionals involved in the initiative for their hard work and commitment.
Dr. Molumbo further called for continued collaboration to ensure no child is left behind, especially in hard-to-reach areas, and urged all stakeholders to work together to create a healthier and brighter future for the children of Borno State.
I am Ladi Dapson, a general writer with thewill. I cover Borno and Yobe states respectively.
I based Maiduguri, Borno State Capital.
I can be reached via [email protected].
Very high and kind regards!
