Burutu Council Chairman, Takeme takes action against Cholera as he sets up team to distribute drugs across affected community's

Burutu Council Chairman, Takeme takes action against Cholera as he sets up team to distribute drugs across affected community's

Warri ____ In response to a new cholera cases reported at Afougbene and Obotebe communities, the Executive Chairman Burutu LGA, Dr. Julius Takeme has visited the communities primary healthcare centers in order to curb the Cholera outbreak.

Takeme having seen the cases immediately sets up a medical team headed by the Vice Chairman of Council, Hon. (Mrs.) Georgina Evah who also doubles as the Supervisory Councillor for Health to distribute medical supplies worth millions of naira to all health centers across the LGA to support efforts in combating the cholera outbreak. 

During the distribution, Chief (Mrs.) Evah reassured the public that there was no cause for alarm, emphasizing that the council chairman is working diligently to prevent any loss of life.

In light of the new case in Obotebe, Dr. Takeme has directed all health workers to remain vigilant and respond promptly to any new cases or emergencies. This directive was communicated to health staff in Obotebe earlier today.

Additionally, Dr. Takeme hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Health in Delta State,  representing the Commissioner for Health and the Permanent Secretary, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), in Burutu today. The team arrived to distribute essential medical items, including Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS), antibiotics, water purification tablets, zinc tablets, and disinfectants, to combat the cholera bacteria.

Dr. Takeme, alongside the Vice Chairman, welcomed the team and expressed his gratitude for their continued support in improving public health within the local government area.