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Death Toll From Lagos Cholera Outbreak Rises To 15

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June 17, 2024
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Lagos State government has confirmed the death of 15 persons from the outbreak of Cholera in some parts of the state.

The state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed this while speaking on steps being taken to curtail the spread of the outbreak .

The state has few days ago confirmed death of five persons from the outbreak.

He revealed that 350 suspected cases of cholera were reported in 29 wards across multiple LGAs in Lagos State with 17 confirmed cases and 15 fatalities so far.

“The laboratory investigation and test results have so far confirmed Cholera sub-type O-1.

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“This subtype is associated with more severe disease.

The pattern of new cases per day varies across LGAs, according to our ongoing surveillance and monitoring updates.

“Although, this is an increase from the numbers published three days ago, cases are now dramatically subsiding in previously affected LGAs due to our interventions and surveillance efforts, however, we are recording some new cases in previously unaffected LGAs, signalling the need for residents to adhere strictly to precautionary, personal, and environmental hygiene measures,” the Commissioner said.

He added that The Directorate of Environmental Health of the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency of the Ministry of Environment, have collected samples of water sources, food and beverage samples in all the affected LGAs, while inspections of facilities are ongoing.

“We are prepositioning cholera kits in health facilities across the State.

“Our efforts to control the outbreak also include the distribution of Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS), and public health education campaigns,” he explained.

Abayomi said the state has activated its Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos.

According to him, the PHEOC was convened to address the increasing number of severe gastroenteritis cases across multiple Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Lagos State.

Abayomi said a team from the Lagos State Government Ministry just held a meeting with the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Jide Idris, and his team as well as key partners from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to ensure all interventions are optimized.

Abayomi , urged residents to support the State government’s efforts by adhering strictly to precautionary measures, cooperating with health authorities, and participating in community-wide sanitation activities to mitigate the spread of cholera, particularly during this Eid-al-Adha celebration .

“During this Ileya festive season, residents are advised to drink safe water, cook food thoroughly, maintain personal hygiene, wash hands regularly, use sanitiser, and avoid crowded places.

‘Reporting symptoms like watery diarrhea or vomiting immediately is also crucial, to save lives and prevent transmission to other members of the community.

“Treatment for suspected cholera is provided free of charge at all government facilities as part of government standard public health response,” he said.

While acknowledging the leadership role being played by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, towards mitigating the outbreak, the Commissioner applauded the technical support being provided by national and international organizations, including the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF towards the response.

He said : “The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Health with support from our partners, is intensifying efforts to control the outbreak.

“We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide regular updates.

“Residents are advised to stay informed and adhere to public health advisories to ensure their safety and well-being during this period.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)

 

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