Contrary to reports by some Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) of over 20 cholera-related deaths in some communities in Bayelsa State, the Commissioner for Health in the state, Prof. Seiyefa Brisibie, has, again, reaffirmed that none of the state health facilities recorded any death.
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The commissioner told The Guardian that what people are referring to as cholera were diarrhoea diseases, as there was no confirmed case of positive culture from those diagnosed. He said some of the reports of deaths from people were weak and verbal autopsies without clinical facts or accurate data which cannot be accepted as fact.

Similarly, in response to the recent anthrax outbreak in Zamfara State, the Rivers State Government has launched a statewide vaccination campaign to protect livestock from the deadly disease. The campaign, which will run from February 10 to 17, aims to vaccinate all livestock in the state and prevent the spread of anthrax.

According to the Commissioner for Agriculture, Victor Kii, the vaccination exercise is a critical measure to ensure food safety and security in the state.
He said: “The twin goals of food safety and security are a shared responsibility, and we urge all livestock farmers to collaborate with our veterinary doctors to make this campaign a success.”

Anthrax is a zoonotic disease that affects both animals and humans and can be spread through direct contact, consumption of infected meat or products, or inhalation of spores.
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