By: John Bassey, Zamfara.

The Zamfara State Government has distributed cholera intervention drugs and medical consumables valued at about ₦100 million across the 14 Local Government Areas (LGAs) as part of its effort to contend the disease’s spread in the state.

Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, disclosed the distribution during the official flag-off ceremony held Friday at the Drugs and Medical Consumable Agency (DMCA) Store in Samaru Gusau.

Dr. Maradun stated 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 to ensure 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 supplies.

The Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Drugs and Medical Consumable Agency (DMCA), Pharmacist Sani Bello, expressed deep appreciation to the state governor.

“We thank His Excellency, Governor Dr. Dauda Lawal, for this kind and timely gesture,” Pharmacist Bello said.

“His commitment to the health and well-being of the people of Zamfara is evident in the prompt provision of these life-saving drugs and consumables.”

Hon. Bello Jabaka, Chairman of the Maru Local Government Area, commended the Health Commissioner for her commitment and echoed the appreciation for Governor Lawal’s continuous support to the state’s residents.

He assured that the drugs and medical supplies, which include items such as Ringer’s lactate, Dextrose saline, Normal Saline, cannula, I.V.F. giving sets, syringes, plasters, and antibiotics, would be distributed as planned and used judiciously to combat cholera in all affected areas.