Bauchi State Deputy Governor Inaugurates State’s Cholera Steering, Technical Committees.

The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Mohammed Auwal Jatau has inaugurated the State’s Cholera Steering and Technical Committees and called on the members to approach the assigned responsibilities with passion, professionalism, and urgency.

The Deputy Governor who is the Chairman of the Steering Committee while inaugurating the Committee at the Banquet Hall, Government House Bauchi, regretted that the recurrent outbreaks of Cholera have continued to claim lives, disrupt livelihoods, and place enormous strain on the state’s health system.

Alhaji Auwal Jatau noted that, Cholera remains one of the major public health threats despite state government’s and partners efforts, to tackle the disease, pointing out that, the establishment of the Cholera Steering Committee is not only timely, but essential in achieving the desired objectives.

He told members of the Committees that, their nomination was done in recognition of their expertise, dedication, and strategic importance to the success of the assignment and hoped that they would ensure effective surveillance, early detection, and rapid response to outbreaks.

The Deputy Governor assured health partners of the readiness of Governor Bala Mohammed towards providing the necessary support and the enabling environment for effective implementation of programmes.

On his part, Bauchi State Commissioner for Health and Social Development, Dr Sani Mohammed Dambam who is the Chairman of the technical committee promised to work collectively towards achieving their mandate.