Cholera outbreak fears grip Obubra communities over water scarcity

Cholera outbreak fears grip Obubra communities over water scarcity

Residents of Apiapumtet and several other communities in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State have raised fresh concerns over a possible cholera outbreak, citing acute shortages of clean and safe water sources. Obubra has remained a recurring hotspot during disease outbreaks in the state, particularly cholera, with poor access to potable water identified as a major risk factor. Between 2022 and 2023, the local government area record…