has confirmed three deaths from the cholera outbreak in Amachi-Igwebuike Village, Agba in Ishielu Local Government Area of the state.
The acting Commissioner for Health, Richard Nnabu, confirmed this on Thursday while briefing reporters in Abakaliki.Twelve cases were recorded from the outbreak, according to Mr Nnabu who, however, said the situation was under control. “We have directed that the affected persons be treated at no cost and residents should immediately report suspected cases to the health facility nearest to them.
“Drugs had been adequately provided for treatment and we assure the people of the government’s readiness to check the outbreak,” he said. Mr Nnabu further said the state epidemiology team had visited the area and that the cases were being handled at the General Hospital.“These include keeping the environment clean, drinking of clean water and safe preservation of food items.
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