Nation
Cholera Outbreak: Plateau Records 953 Cases, 14 Deaths
Plateau State Government has recorded 953 cases of Cholera, 14 deaths, 910 discharged cases, while 29 patients are receiving treatment in various health facilities across the state, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Nimkong Lar has said.
The commissioner disclosed the figures at a press briefing at the end of the state executive meeting on Wednesday at Government House, Jos.
He said the disease, which was previously recorded in Jos North Local Government, has spread to 13 local government areas, requiring concerted efforts to address.
Lar said that the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) was in the state to support in handling the outbreaks.
“Jos North has the highest number of cholera with 484 cases while Jos South and Bassa Local Government Area follow with 307 and 57 cases, respectively,” he said.
He said 100,154 doses of vaccine was administered in the state out of the 105,600 doses given by the federal government, explaining that 5,000 was returned because of their expiry date of June 28.
He explained that the state has no Covid-19 vaccine currently, explaining that request would have to be made for allocation for those who are yet to receive their second jab.
“As regards Covid-19 cases, the state has so far tested 73,177 people with confirmed cases of 9,068, discharged 9,008 and recorded 57 deaths,” he said.
Also speaking, the commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, said the council has approved the procurement of hospital equipments.
They are the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines and 64 slides of Computed Tomography (CT) Scan machines.
Others include digital X-ray machines and 4D ultra sound machines, for the use at the Plateau Specialist Hospital at N1.7billion.
He said the machines would facilitate access to quality and affordable health care service delivery to the residents of the state.
He said that the council also approved the re-award of the construction of the 13km Mangu Bye pass road of over N2.8 billion.
Manjang said council also approved the construction of road projects which were mostly revised estimate cost following increase in scope of work and variation of price for materials.
“There was also an approval for the full and final settlement of the buy-out of Jos Inland Dry Port Heipang from Duncan Maritime ventures Nig. Ltd, by the state government at the cost of N2.2 billion,” he said.
The commissioner said the council also approved the furnishing of the new high court complex at the cost of N695 Million and the Nigerian Union of Journalist Centre at over N34 Million including its landscaping
Other contracts approved include; over N65 Million award for renovation and remodeling of the state primary health care board and provision of office furniture; and the renovation of the governor and deputy governor lodges in Kaduna.
Also speaking the commissioner for finance, Dr Regina Soemalat, said that the projects would be funded through bank loans, explaining that the state has never defaulted in its loans.
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has called on the Management of Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC to embark on the water projects in Buguma city in Asari Toru Local Government Area, Rivers state
The Group called on the Rivers state government to revamp the Buguma fish farm to create employment for the teeming youths
On the water project in Buguma, MOSIEND said the population of Buguma has increased tremendously as the residents need more water projects to enhance the daily livelihood of the people
The Group also appealed to the Chairman of the council to assist in making the project a reality and attracts more developmental projects to the city
This call was on Rhythm 93.7 FM Port Harcourt, Radio program, Talk of the Town, by MOSIEND Eastern Zonal Coordinator of MOSIEND Half Hour Comrade Tammy Bruce Longjohn alongside Mark Ojuka,Chairman of Buguma and Hon Sandra Owunari JP Chairman Obuama and monitored by our correspondent
Comrade Ojuka also called on the Management of Liquidifed Natural Gas NLG to embark on a free medical outreach in all Kala bari communities to improve their health status
He appealed to LNG to award scholarship to indigens of Kalabari communities in tertiary institutions to better their education, noting the company is doing same in Bonny, abandoning Kalabari communities
“We need contracts, free medical, scholarships and employment including skill acquisition programs for our teeming youths in Kalabari extractions ”
On Security, Mark Ojuka said security in Buguma is at zero level with the help of the Ama Ma soldiers the city is more peaceful and investors friendly as the youths of area have cordial relationship with the security agencies in the area
“Security is very secured in Buguma clan”
He called on the Rivers state to revamp the Buguma fish farm to create employment for the teeming youths
“The youths are asking for human capacity building in the area to reduce unemployment”
“The revamping of the Buguma fish farm will also reduce youth violence”
Also Speaking, Eastern Zonal Coordinator of MOSIEND Half Hour Comrade Tammy Bruce Longjohn called for more improve in infrastructures in Kalabari community, especially in electricity
There is little improvement in terms of electricity in Buguma city
He decried the deplorable condition
of Buguma Health Centre, saying that the hospital is near functional
“Our sisters that are pregnant and our sick parents can not access the health centre for a better treatment ”
Describing the Health Centre as an eye saw, he called on Rivers state government and Buguma Local Government chairman Hon William to improve on facilities in the centre and make it more medically accessible to the sick persons in the area
Buguma, Tammy Bruce said is the spiritual headquarter of Kalabari people as such deserve more modern facilities from the government to improve lives
The Coordinator called on government, stakeholders and oil companies to assist and improve the poor infrastructural facilities in area
“We need first class hospitals, qualified medical doctors and nurses in the health centres and hospitals”
On the oil spilled in Obuoma Chairman MOSIEND Obuoma, Hon Sandra Owunari said the spill destroyed their crops and Rivers even polluted their only source of drinking water
She expressed displeasure that Rivers state government did not send any relief materials to the people in the affected community
On Chieftaincy title to women in Obuama, Hon Sandra Owunari said the community do not install Chieftaincy title to women, saying that Chieftaincy title is only reserved for men only in the community
CHINEDU WOSU
-
Politics3 days agoWhy Reno Omokri Should Be Dropped From Ambassadorial List – Arabambi
-
Sports3 days agoNigeria, Egypt friendly Hold Dec 16
-
Oil & Energy3 days agoNCDMB Unveils $100m Equity Investment Scheme, Says Nigerian Content Hits 61% In 2025 ………As Board Plans Technology Challenge, Research and Development Fair In 2026
-
Politics3 days agoPDP Vows Legal Action Against Rivers Lawmakers Over Defection
-
Sports3 days agoNSC hails S’Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong
-
Politics3 days agoRIVERS PEOPLE REACT AS 17 PDP STATE LAWMAKERS MOVE TO APC
-
Sports3 days agoMakinde becomes Nigeria’s youngest Karate black belt
-
Sports3 days agoFRSC Wins 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League