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Death Toll From Lagos Cholera Outbreak Rises To 29, Suspected Cases Now 579

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June 24, 2024
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Death Toll From Lagos Cholera Outbreak Rises To 29, Suspected Cases Now 579
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Death toll from Cholera outbreak in some parts of Lagos State has risen to 29, with suspected cases soaring to 579 and confirmed cases hitting 43.

The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed this on Monday during a news conference to give update on the cholera outbreak.

Abayomi, said the number of deaths rose because majority of the patients afflicted with the ailment presented themselves late to the hospitals.

He stated that government and its partners had embarked on active case search and contact trace to ensure that the spread of cholera is halted.

Abayomi urged residents with suspected cases to report to the hospitals as treatment is free in a bid to slow down the spread.

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The commissioner said government officials had also deliberately gone out to search for those with suspected cases of cholera.

He listed the symptoms of cholera to include profuse diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue, fever, abdominal cramps and shock.

Abayomi also said that those affected with cholera could be given Oral Rehydration Therapy to halt the dehydration before they are taken to the hospital.

The commissioner disclosed that since the outbreak on June 5, 2024, cases had been rising, with the highest cases reported on June 10.

He listed areas with the highest cholera burden to include Lagos Island, Eti-Osa and Kosofe Local Governments, while there are cases in Ajeromi, Ifako Ijaiye, among others.

The commissioner said many children were affected by the cholera outbreak along with traders and artisans.

He, however, said reported cases had nose-dived currently, adding that no cases had been reported in any Lagos school.

So far, Abayomi said the government and its team had adopted one health approach to response to curbing the spread of the disease, while the Directorate of environmental health and Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency had been working to ensure the spread is halted.

“We have continued inspection of cases in mostly affected places, intensify sensitization to ensure lagosians are aware,” he said.

The Commissioner urged residents to support government by maintaining personal hygiene, washing of hands frequently, reporting suspected cases, among others.

On measures to protect schools, Abayomi said school authorities were being sensitised on the reporting techniques, monitoring of students health daily, promoting healthy diets and ensuring oral rehydration in schools.
(vitalnewsngr.com)

 

 

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