The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, made this disclosure while reacting to the state surveillance reports, Abayomi said the state government has issued a call for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of a potential cholera outbreak in the state. He further disclosed that sadly, five deaths have been recorded mainly from patients presenting late with extreme dehydration.
As of April 28, 2024, Nigeria reported 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states,” he said. The Commissioner noted that following recent rains, Lagos State has seen a notable increase in cases of severe vomiting and watery stools, adding that urban slums and crowded areas with poor sanitation are particularly at risk.
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