Bayda - Saba:
A meeting held on Tuesdsy in Al-Bayda Province, chaired by Governor Abdullah Idris, discussed enhancing awareness measures and procedures to contain the outbreak of acute watery diarrhea (cholera).
The meeting addressed steps to coordinate between all relevant offices to develop an emergency response plan, activate awareness campaigns, and ensure all health centers are prepared to receive cases. Additionally, an operations room will be established to handle all reported cases.
The meeting approved deploying surveillance and response teams to investigate the sources and causes of the outbreak. Samples from well water and vegetables sold in markets will be collected to limit the spread of the disease.
Dr. Mujahid Al-Khatri, Director of the Health and Environment Office, presented a report on the executive plan to contain and combat cholera, aiming to reduce fatalities and infections to the lowest possible level. He noted that suspected cases since January–June 2025 reached 498, including three deaths.
Governor Idris stressed the importance of unified and intensified efforts to protect the community from epidemics, especially after the emergence of acute watery diarrhea cases. He urged all relevant sectors, offices, and stakeholders to fulfill their health, awareness, and guidance roles, emphasizing a sense of religious, national, and humanitarian responsibility. He called for teamwork to safeguard public health and warned against negligence, stating that this is a collective responsibility.
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