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John Snow's #cholera investigation is one of the founding stories of #epidemiology, and cholera was one of the first infectious disease for which we proved a cause. But over 150 years later cholera still kills over 100,000 people a year. (1/4)
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We know what causes cholera. We know how it spreads. Supportive therapy can reduce death rates to almost zero. We have an effective vaccine. We know that adequate water and sanitation virtually eliminates the disease. SO WHY IS ANYONE DYING? (2/4) 
Its about access. #OralCholeraVaccine supplies are limited (<50 million courses for 100s of millions at risk). Life saving therapies may not be available when outbreaks occur, doctors and patients may not know how best to use them. Infrastructure projects are expensive. (3/4)
A great move for health security in #Nigeria last week, as His Excellency President @MBuhari declared a state of emergency on water, sanitation and hygiene #WaSH
#NCDCSundayReflections
#NCDCSundayReflections
Poor water, sanitation and hygiene, is a recurrent risk factor for many infectious diseases we face in #Nigeria, especially with #Lassafever and #cholera. We simply cannot #endcholera if we do not address #WASH
One of the most interesting aspects of my work as head of Nigeria's NPHI is visiting communities. Across many towns and villages, we find heaps of refuse, dirty ponds, littered streets, open defecation etc. We can all do better
One problem that keeps me awake at night is the recurring outbreaks of #cholera in parts of Nigeria. More worrisome is the water, sanitation & hygiene facilities in our country that contribute to these. In the midst of this, we're finding solutions
#NCDCSundayReflections
#NCDCSundayReflections
Over the last five months, States in #Nigeria have experienced outbreaks of #cholera. Although the numbers are now declining, it was hard to get States to prioritise water and sanitation! No reason we should be having #Cholera outbreaks in 2018.
Driving across States in Nigeria (and even within cities), the sight of people openly defecating, refuse poorly disposed, water carriers (mai ruwa) washing their watercans is not rare. We have a situation in our hands with regards to #WaSH
