The Babajide Sanwó-Olú-led Lagos State Government says the number of fatalities from the cholera outbreak in the state has risen to 35.
This was made known by the state Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, in an update via his Instagram handle on Saturday.
“As of June 20, 2024, an additional 6 suspected cholera cases have been reported, as illustrated in the accompanying graphs.
“The situation report indicates 417 suspected cases, 35 confirmed cases, and 24 recorded deaths. The graphs depict the distribution of cases among the 20 LGAs in the state.
“The graphs depict the distribution of cases across the 20 LGAs and the trend of suspected cases. Let’s adhere strictly to personal and environmental hygiene.
“The Emergency Operations Center, in collaboration with all relevant partners, is actively engaged in contact tracing, community-based surveillance, awareness campaigns, sample testing, and ensuring that confirmed cholera cases receive appropriate medical treatment.”
This is an increase on the 24 persons reported 24hrs ago.
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