If Nigerians have been going by the laws of hygiene, it appears its high time they did better, as recent statistics from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has shown that more than 1,500 Nigerians die annually from complications arising from the disease.
Contrary to the widespread opinions of majority of Nigerians about the condition, this startling revelation was disclosed to journalists by the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, UNICEF, Mr Olusoji Adeniyi, who was in Kano for a two-day workshop, said already 500 deaths have been recorded only six months into the year.
Worried by the development, Adeniyi called for urgent steps to be taken in the provision of portable water and enhancement of an hygienic environment.“The mortality for cholera in 2015 is over 500 in Nigeria and there are so many deaths still occurring, also not less than 1,500 persons die in Nigeria annually as a result of the disease".
The implication of this information for the man on the street and the woman in the village, is for all to work together in making our surroundings habitable and free from diseases.Moreso, the need to be more conscious over what we eat and drink- water,fruits and food is key, in order to prevent premature deaths in our communities.
#Wash your fruits properly and always ensure your water is free from germs before drinking.
He that has an ear..let him hear !!!
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