Category : Health | Author: Sunday Ntente Published on 2024-06-25 09:59:16
The ongoing cholera outbreak in
Nigeria has resulted in a significant increase in fatalities, with the death
toll now reaching 53. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has
activated the National Cholera Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to manage and
coordinate the response to the outbreak.
The NCDC reported a surge in cholera
cases across several states, highlighting the critical need for enhanced public
health measures. Lagos State has been particularly affected, with 21 deaths
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and 401 suspected cases were reported.
The state government has also activated its own Public Health Emergency
Operations Centre to address the crisis, focusing on water sanitation and
hygiene interventions.
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Health authorities are emphasizing the
importance of safe water, proper sanitation, and hygiene practices to prevent
further spread of the disease. The NCDC, along with state governments, is actively
involved in risk communication, case management, and laboratory diagnostics to
control the outbreak.
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