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The Zamfara State Government has distributed cholera intervention drugs and medical consumables valued at more than ₦100 million across the state’s 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs) as part of its effort to contain the spread of the disease. The formal distribution exercise was held at the Drugs and Medical Consumable Agency (DMCA) store in Samaru Gusau by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun. Dr Maradun stated that the distribution represented the state government’s swift response to the cholera outbreak, stressing that all items were provided free of charge. She tasked the LGA teams with ensuring judicious use of the commodities and issued a strong warning that anyone caught selling the drugs would face the full wrath of the law. She further urged health workers involved in the process to maintain transparency and accountability, and called on community members to report any misconduct related to the misuse or diversion of the drugs. Meanwhile, the Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Drugs and Medical Consumable Agency (DMCA), Pharmacist Sani Bello, expressed deep appreciation to the state governor. Hon. Bello Jabaka, Chairman of Maru Local Government Area, commended the Health Commissioner for her commitment and echoed appreciation for Governor Lawal’s continuous support to the residents of the state. He assured that the drugs and medical supplies, which include items such as Ringer’s lactate, dextrose saline, normal saline, cannulas, I.V.F. giving sets, syringes, plasters, and antibiotics, would be distributed as planned and used judiciously to combat cholera in all affected areas. ALSO READ TOP STORIES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
