The number of recorded fatalities as a result of the Cholera outbreak in the state has risen to 21.
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Kemi Ogunyemi, disclosed this after meeting with members of the Lagos State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC).
She also revealed that the number of cholera cases has increased to 401 across Lagos with Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti Osa recording the highest numbers.
She attributed the rise in cases to the Ileya festivities during which large gatherings occurred.
She advised that citizens seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms such as watery diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, general malaise, and fever, stressing that cholera treatment is provided free of charge at all public health facilities.
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