Kelvin Bowoto
Over 60,000 displaced people are currently seeking sanctuary in several refugee camps in Cross River State, having lost their houses or been forced to flee their homes due to conflict.
Dr. Asuquo Enoch, a representative of the Red Cross Society in Cross River State, revealed the figure on Monday while addressing participants at a road walk commemorating World Tuberculosis Day in Calabar, the state’s capital.
Asuquo indicated that the refugees, who he claimed dwelled in clusters throughout numerous camps, were in desperate need of assistance.
“They stay in clusters and are in desperate need of intervention,” Asuquo stated.
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Dr. Juliet Ubom, a representative of the World Health Organization, also spoke during the campaign and street walk against tuberculosis infection, expressing the organization’s willingness to continue providing technical assistance in combating the disease.
She stated that the WHO is currently supporting immunization across the state, delivering BCG, and committing to continue the campaign.
Pascaline Edim, the State Coordinator for Breakthrough Action, emphasized that her organization was prepared to do everything it took to support the fight against tuberculosis in the state.
“We are here to support and will continue to support the state to win the fight against the tuberculosis scourge,” Edim said in a statement.
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