WHO Educates Maiduguri Residents On Monkeypox Preventive Measures

An Enlightenment campaign has commenced in Maiduguri by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to educate residents on the dangers of chickenpox, cholera and COVID-19.

 Dr Richard Lako inaugurated the campaign on Monday in the Bulumkutu Ward of the metropolis.

According to Lako, the programme was part of proactive measures by a group known as Community Health Champions to reach out to the residents in form of group discussions on preventive measures, in collaboration with the Borno Government and community leaders.

“WHO would continue to support the state’s Ministry of Health to boost awareness on the prevention of epidemic-prone diseases, including awareness on monkeypox, cholera and COVID-19.

“The team is also engaging communities to avail themselves of COVID-19 vaccination. It remains important that no individual should be left out from the vaccine.”

Malam Bala Garba, the Youth Leader of Bulumkutu Ward, commended the world body for the campaign, which he said was warmly accepted by households in the area, adding that the residents would collaborate with WHO for maximum results.