Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed the immediate procurement and distribution of drugs, medical consumables, and hygiene materials worth millions of Naira to health facilities to contain cases of acute watery diarrhea in parts of the state.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Dr. Shettima Maina Mohammed, disclosed this during the presentation of medical supplies to healthcare facilities treating affected patients on Sunday.
According to Dr. Mohammed, the drugs and consumables were procured by the state government and supplied to designated treatment centers to ensure that patients receive care free of charge.
“Borno State Government has procured and delivered drugs and medical consumables worth millions of Naira to health facilities for the treatment of acute watery diarrhea patients. These drugs and consumables are for the treatment of patients free.