The World Health Organisation (WHO) has embarked on a house-to-house enlightenment campaign in Maiduguri to sensitise the residents to the dangers of chickenpox, cholera and COVID-19.
The campaign was inaugurated yesterday in Bulumkutu Ward of the metropolis by the WHO North East Emergency Manager, Dr Richard Lako.
Lako said 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 State Government and community leaders.
He added that “WHO would continue to support the state’s Ministry of Health to boost awareness on the prevention of epidemic-prone diseases.
The Youth Leader of Bulumkutu Ward, Malam Bala Garba praised the world body for the campaign, which he said was warmly accepted by households in the area.
Garba said the residents would collaborate with the WHO for maximum results.