Drugs donated by WHO to Borno State Government
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated cholera and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) kits worth millions of naira to the Borno State Government to support flood emergency cases in Maiduguri.
The donation was presented by Dr. Mary Brantuo, Officer in Charge, representing the WHO Country Representative, Dr. Walter Kazadi Molumbo.
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 Governor and Borno State Government for their unwavering support and dedication to improving healthcare services.
He also appreciated the donors and partners who made the donation possible and 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.
