WHO has announced a spike in cholera in several regions of the world, with almost 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths reported in 24 countries.
He said African pharmaceutical companies faced severe impacts of global health, security and economic challenges.
The health ministry said it would continue to provide updates in collaboration with NCDC as the situation evolves.
Ms Ogunyemi said that the state had intensified surveillance activities in communities.
He also directed school heads to promote the use of hand sanitisers with at least 60 per cent alcohol content as support to hand washing.
”However, we need the cooperation of all residents to maintain a clean and safe environment,” Mr Gbadegesin said.
“This outbreak should serve as an early warning to the councils and states yet unaffected,” Mr Attah said.
The Osun government says there are no confirmed cases of cholera outbreak in the state.
By the end of 2023, the number of drug users in China stood at 896,000, marking a 20.3 per cent decrease compared to the previous year.
The agency is working with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the campaign on the prevention of cholera outbreak in the state.
