Following recent outbreak of Cholera in 2 Local Government Areas of Benue State; health officials have advised residents against the use of contaminated water to mitigate the threat.
The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Joseph Ngbea gave the advice while disbursing essential drugs in the affected local governments.
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No fewer than 14 persons have reportedly died from the outbreak in Agatu and Guma local councils.
( Editor: Omor Bazuaye)