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State to spend 6.5 million naira to fight river blindness

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    The Enugu State government has promised to spend at least 6.5 million naira (US $64,229) to eradicate guinea worm in the state, ‘The Guardian’ reported on Wednesday.

    State Commissioner for Public Utilities Nnolim Nnaji told reporters that as part of its plan to wipe out the parasite, the administration would repair its two machines used for digging boreholes and rehabilitate two operational vehicles used for routine maintenance. He said as soon as the machines were repaired, the state would give priority to the worm-affected areas by providing residents with potable water.

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