Public Health: Oromoni mitigates cholera outbreak in Delta community ~ Truth Reporters

 

By Nelson Egware 

Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, has taken immediate action to mitigate the impact of a suspected cholera outbreak in communities within the Escravos area. 

Following reports of 10 suspected cholera cases and two deaths in Egbekuta Community, Oromoni directed Vice Chairman of the Council, Hon. Christy Omamofe and the local government health team to visit the affected areas. 

The team, comprising Dr. Emiko Efuyaekpone, Head of Public Health; Mrs. Elohor Igbunuoghene, WHO representative; and LGA DSNO, sensitized residents on cholera prevention and provided medical supplies to Ogidigben General Hospital. 

Oromoni provided over 2,000 packs of clean drinking water and medical supplies to affected communities. Community leaders appealed for a standard primary health center, solar-powered water boreholes, and posting of doctors to the government hospital. 

The Chairman assured the community of his commitment to developing healthcare, education, and security, emphasizing that "only a healthy, educated, and secure people can build a wealthy society." 

Health authorities urged residents to follow guidelines and take necessary precautions promptly, noting that treatment for children under five and pregnant women is free in all government hospitals and health centers. 

Community leaders in Ogidigben and Egbekuta ward 1 and 2 praised Oromoni's timely response, citing it as an example of responsive governance.