NDI Advocates for Comprehensive Action Against Cholera Outbreak

The Nery Developmental Initiative (NDI) has launched an advocacy campaign in response to the severe cholera outbreak in Nigeria, with Lagos State at the epicenter.

NDI, led by Executive Director Amb. Rita Chika Ezenwa, calls for urgent action to address the crisis, highlighting the alarming statistics from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). With Lagos reporting 104 new cases out of 113 nationwide in a week, and a national death toll of 32 for the month, NDI emphasizes the need for enhanced public health education, improved water and sanitation infrastructure, and better health facilities.

The organization urges the government to allocate more resources for cholera control and preventive measures, stressing the importance of protecting vulnerable populations, particularly children under five