The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) National Committee on Epidemics and Pandemics Awareness has called on governments at all levels to put measures in place to prevent the impending outbreak of epidemics in the aftermath of the devastating flooding.
In a statement made available to newsmen today by the Chairman, Dr. Abubakar Hassan, and the Secretary, Dr. Enejo Joseph, in Lokoja, the NMA National Committee on Epidemics and Pandemics Awareness called on governments to provide potable water to the affected communities as the bodies of water in these areas are heavily polluted and unfit for consumption.
According to the statement, the provision of water purifiers, as announced by the Federal Government, is a step in the right direction and should be extended to all the affected communities.
However,the Government is making efforts in providing potable water, victims should be advised to, where necessary, boil their water, allow it cool before drinking.
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