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Cholera Outbreak Hits Lagos: Stay Safe and Alert

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A suspected cholera outbreak in Lagos has left at least five dead and over 60 hospitalized. The Lagos State Ministry of Health has confirmed the outbreak, urging residents to be cautious and avoid food from street vendors to reduce the risk of infection. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued alerts about the increasing cases of cholera nationwide, especially as the rainy season heightens the spread of the disease.

Mrs. Temitayo Olotu, the Deputy Director of Nursing Services at Gbagada General Hospital, emphasized the importance of early presentation at hospitals to prevent deaths from cholera. Professor Akin Abayomi, Lagos State's Commissioner for Health, has put the city on red alert for the outbreak, urging residents to take necessary precautions and seek medical attention promptly.

The NCDC has reported a total of 1141 suspected cholera cases, with 65 confirmed cases and 30 deaths across 96 Local Government Areas in 30 states since the beginning of the year. The states with the highest reported cases include Bayelsa, Zamfara, Abia, Cross River, and Bauchi. As the cholera outbreak continues to spread, vigilance and proper hygiene practices are crucial to curb the disease's escalation.

In Nigeria, early hospital visits are advised to combat cholera effectively. The government is actively collecting data and providing emergency hotlines for residents to report suspected cases promptly. With the rising numbers of cholera cases, public awareness and proactive measures are essential to prevent further fatalities and protect the community from the disease's impact.

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'Avoid food from street vendors' — ways to reduce risk of cholera ... (TheCable)

On Tuesday, the Lagos state government reported a suspected cholera outbreak with at least five dead and over 60 hospitalised.

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Cholera: Nigerians told to visit hospital early to prevent death (Vanguard)

Mrs Temitayo Olotu, the Apex Nurse/ Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos, on Friday called for early presentation of ...

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NCDC alerts Nigerians to rising cholera cases nationwide (Guardian)

NCDC has alerted the public of the increasing cases of cholera across the country as the rainy season intensifies after an outbreak in Lagos.

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Lagos on Red Alert for Cholera Outbreak (Zikoko!)

It was confirmed to be true after Professor Akin Abayomi, Lagos State's Commissioner for Health, issued a press statement.

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The Lagos State Ministry of Health has confirmed a cholera outbreak in the state. Earlier this week, Lagos residents raised concerns over their suspicions ...

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Here are emergency hotlines to call about cholera outbreak in Lagos (Pulse Nigeria)

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The 10 states that account for 90 percent of reported cases in Nigeria include Bayelsa, Zamfara, Abia, Cross River, Bauchi, Delta, Katsina, Imo, Nasarawa, and ...

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Cholera outbreak: Nigeria records 30 deaths, 1141 suspected cases (Guardian)

NCDC recorded a total of 1141 suspected cases of cholera, 65 confirmed cases and 30 deaths across 96 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 30 states from January ...

Cholera: Nigeria Records 1141 Cases, 30 Deaths- NCDC reveals (Voice of Nigeria)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a surge in cholera cases across the country, with 1,141 suspected and 65 confirmed ...

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The Apex Nurse advised the Lagos State residents to take advantage of the State Health Insurance scheme tagged “Ilera Eko” to access healthcare at a very ...

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At least 30 people have been confirmed dead across 96 local governments in 30 states of Nigeria as a result of a cholera outbreak.

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Govt urges caution as Cholera death toll hits 30 (The Punch)

The National Biosafety Management Agency has called on the general public to exercise caution over the recent cholera outbreak in some states across Nigeria ...

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6 Essential Steps To Prevent The Spread Of Cholera (Guardian)

Cholera is a bacterial disease that occurs when someone eats or drinks contaminated foods. It causes severe watery stool and dehydration.

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10 health tips to take against Cholera (The Punch)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a warning about the rising number of cholera cases across the country, ...

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She called on Nigerians to be alert and report any case of cholera to the nearest hospital.

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Lagos cholera outbreak: Osun govt reactivates emergency measures (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Osun State Government said it has reactivated and established the Public Health Rapid Response Team, PHRRT and Public Health Emergency Management.

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UNICEF Nigeria Humanitarian Situation Report (Lagos Cholera ... (ReliefWeb)

Situation Report in English on Nigeria about Health, Water Sanitation Hygiene and Epidemic; published on 14 Jun 2024 by UNICEF.

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Cholera death toll hits 30 as 1141 hospitalised (The Punch)

The National Biosafety Management Agency has called on the general public to exercise caution over the recent cholera outbreak in some states across ...

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Cholera outbreak: NCDC blames poor sanitation, shortage of (The Punch)

The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jide Idris has blamed the outbreak of cholera in the country on poor ...

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Oyo alerts residents over suspected cholera outbreak (Vanguard)

She explained that cholera is highly infectious and can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea with severe dehydration, adding that it may ...

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Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria Kills 30, Hospitalises 1141 (News Central TV)

The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has issued a warning to the public regarding the recent cholera outbreaks in several states across Nigeria.

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Oyo Gov't Issues Alert Over 2 Cases Of Cholera (Leadership Newspaper)

Oyo State Government has called for more vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures among residents to prevent the spread of a potential cholera.

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Oyo State Govt Issues Health Alert Over Suspected Cholera Cases ... (Independent Newspaper Nigeria)

Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi noted that Cholera is a bacterial infection spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated by the faeces (poop) of an ...

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Cholera Outbreak: UNICEF calls for improved access to clean water ... (Vanguard)

Says 1.4m child deaths could be saved from diarrhea. By Chioma Obinna With cases of cholera outbreaks spreading across the country, the United Nations ...

Cholera: Children facing substantial health risks – UNICEF (Vanguard)

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says recurrent cholera outbreaks in Nigeria are critically affecting children and the ...

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The Ogun State government on Saturday in Abeokuta announced precautionary measures to prevent a possible outbreak of cholera in the state amid reported ...

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Cholera Outbreak: Ogun Govt Spells Out Precautionary Measures (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The government said the Ministry of Environment would see to the strict compliance of all the measures warning that violators would be sanctioned.

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15 dead as Lagos confirms outbreak of severe cholera - P.M. News (P.M. News)

The Lagos State Government announces outbreak of severe cholera which has led to the death of 15 people in the state so far in few days.

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Lagos confirms 17 cholera cases, 15 deaths (The Punch)

According to a statement on Saturday, the state government said it has recorded 15 fatalities from the cholera outbreak.

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Death toll from Lagos cholera outbreak increases to 15 (TheCable)

The Lagos state government says fifteen persons have died following reports of severe outbreak of gastroenteritis caused by cholera.

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