Lagos cholera outbreak

2024 - 6 - 22

Lagos Cholera Outbreak: Shocking Updates and Measures Taken

Cholera outbreak - Health crisis - Lagos - Preventive measures - Tiger nut drink

Breaking news! Lagos and Ogun State grappling with a cholera crisis. Schools suspend food vendors to curb outbreak. Traders and tricyclists unaware of the danger lurking in the air!

In a concerning development, the death toll in the cholera outbreak in Lagos has tragically risen to 24, with 35 confirmed cases and a staggering 417 suspected cases reported across 20 Local Government Areas. The Ogun State Government has also reported the outbreak, with one fatality and five hospitalizations. Local authorities in Lagos, including Alhaji Ganiyu, the chairman of Agege LGA, have taken proactive measures by suspending school food vendors to prevent further spread of the disease. Egunjobi, in a bid to safeguard children’s health, conducted inspections in schools to ensure a safe environment.

Despite these efforts, shocking reports reveal that traders and tricyclists in Lagos remain unaware of the cholera outbreak. The lack of awareness poses a significant risk of further infections. The Lagos State Government has confirmed the seriousness of the situation, labeling cholera as an acute diarrheal infection. As the death toll climbs and cases continue to rise, urgent action is needed to contain the outbreak and protect the vulnerable population.

As the crisis unfolds in Lagos, health authorities warn of the growing danger. With more than 400 reported cases, the urgency for swift intervention is paramount to prevent further loss of life. The source of the outbreak remains a pressing concern, and efforts to identify and contain it are underway. Amidst the chaos, the resilience and unity of communities in facing this health crisis are commendable, showing the strength of the Nigerian people in times of adversity.

In a grim revelation, Nigeria's health authorities announce a nationwide cholera outbreak affecting 30 states, including Lagos and Ogun. The scale of the crisis underscores the need for coordinated efforts and resources to combat the spread of the disease. As the toll rises and communities grapple with the impact, raising awareness and prioritizing public health measures are crucial in averting further tragedies.

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Cholera: Death Toll Rises To 24 In Lagos, Suspected Cases Now 417 (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

The Ogun State Government has also confirmed the outbreak of the disease which has claimed one life, and five persons hospitalised. By Channels Television.

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Lagos LGA suspends school food vendors over cholera outbreak (TheCable)

Alhaji Ganiyu, Agege LGA council chairman, says the community has suspended food vendors in schools, to prevent the outbreak of cholera in the area.

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Cholera: Lagos LG suspends school food vendors (The Punch)

Egunjobi added that schools were visited and inspected to ensure the children were in good health and environmental condition.

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Traders, Tricyclists Unaware Of Cholera Outbreak In Lagos As ... (The Whistler NG)

The Lagos State Government recently confirmed the outbreak of cholera in the state. THE WHISTLER reports that cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection.

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Death toll in Lagos cholera outbreak reaches 24 (Ripples Nigeria)

The death toll from cholera outbreak in Lagos State has increased to 24. In a post on X platform on Friday, the government said 35 cases have been |

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Nigeria: Health Authorities Report Cholera Outbreak in the Big City ... (teleSUR tv HTTPS)

Health Nigerian Workers, June 2024 Photo: @StandardKenya. June 21, 2024 Hour: 3:59 pm. More than 400 cases of cholera have been reported in Lagos state ...

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Death Toll From Lagos Cholera Outbreak Rises | The Source (The Source)

No fewer than 37 deaths have been recorded in the current Cholera outbreak, which has hit 30 states, including Lagos and Ogun.

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Cholera: Death toll increases to 24 in Lagos (Vanguard)

The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Lagos state has risen to 24 with 35 confirmed cases even as 417 suspected cases have been confirmed in 20 Local ...

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Death toll from Lagos cholera outbreak rises to 24 | Confirmed cases ... (TheCable)

The Lagos state government says the death toll from the cholera outbreak in the state has risen to 24.

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Unregistered tiger nut drinks caused Lagos cholera outbreak – Govt ... (The Punch)

The top three affected local government areas are Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti-Osa. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention anticipates cholera ...

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Lagos Cholera Outbreak: Over 20 Dead, Cases Jump to 417, State ... (Legit.ng)

The Lagos state government has updated Nigerians on the issue of cholera outbreak in the state, detailing that the number of deaths has risen to 24.

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Lagos links cholera outbreak to unregistered tiger nut drink in ... (Guardian)

The Lagos State Government said that an unregistered tiger nut drink was the primary cause of the recent cholera outbreak in the state.

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Like Lagos, French island reports cholera outbreak; nearly 200 ... (Pulse Nigeria)

The French authorities have come in for criticism for failing to provide access to drinkable water to prevent a cholera epidemic in its overseas territory.

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How unregistered tiger nut drinks caused cholera outbreak in Lagos ... (Vanguard)

Ogunyemi revealed that a survey indicated a common factor was a tiger nut drink being sold, while noting it was not registered with the ...

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Lagos traces cholera outbreak to unregistered tiger nut drink (Internatinal Centre For Investigative Reporting)

Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Kemi Ogunyemi, disclosed this in an interview with PUNCH published on Saturday, June 22. Ogunyemi said ...

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Lagos Cholera Outbreak: Patients in Eti-Osa LGA took unregistered ... (TV360)

The Lagos state government says patients who contracted cholera in Eti-Osa LGA had an unregistered tiger nut drink. As of June 21, Lagos had recorded 24 ...

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Cause of Cholera outbreak in Lagos yet to be identified - Abayomi (Vanguard)

Contrary to media reports that the cholera outbreak in Lagos originated from ingestion of local tiger nut drink, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, ...

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Cholera outbreak in Lagos communities traced to unregistered tiger ... (The Punch)

The Lagos State Government said it had traced the spike in cholera cases at the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state to unregistered tiger nut drink ...

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Health experts doubt LASG claim unregistered tiger nut drink ... (Nairametrics)

Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Kemi Ogunyemi, reportedly made this claim in an interview granted to the Punch newspaper. This revelation ...

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Lagos Cholera Death Toll Hits 35, 401 Suspected Cases As ... (Arise News)

While the state government has attributed the outbreak of the disease in the state to unregistered tiger nut drinks, just as Oyo, Ogun and Kano State ...

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Health experts doubt LASG's claim that unregistered tiger nut drinks ... (Nairametrics)

The Lagos State Government has identified an unregistered tiger nut drink as the primary cause of the recent cholera outbreak affecting several local ...

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Lagos clarifies claim on cause of cholera outbreak (Premium Times)

News reports had earlier suggested that the consumption of an unregistered tiger nut drink reportedly sold in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state was ...

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Investigation into cause of Lagos cholera outbreak not concluded ... (TheCable)

The Lagos state government says unregistered tiger nut drinks has not been identified as the of the cholera outbreak in the state.

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Why We Are Yet To Identify Cause Of Cholera Outbreak – Lagos ... (Osun Defender)

This is coming after media reports claimed that the cholera outbreak in Lagos originated from ingestion of local tiger nut drink. Speaking on this via his X ...

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