UMTH Cholera Rapid Response Team Deployed to Contain Outbreak in Borno State

The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) remains committed to supporting the Government and people of Borno State in safeguarding public health.

The emergency intervention is part of the tertiary health institution's ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health and delivering critical frontline medical care to affected communities.

Emergency Frontline Medical Care and SurveillanceThe UMTH frontline deployment consists of a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals working to contain the spread of the waterborne disease.

The team's immediate operational mandates include:Emergency Medical Care: Setting up specialized treatment centers to handle acute cases and deliver life-saving rehydration therapies.

Tracking active cases, mapping infection clusters, and monitoring transmission vectors across vulnerable communities.Public Health Interventions: Educating local populations on safe sanitation, household water treatment, and early symptom identification.Institutional Support for Regional Healthcare Deliver