Fifteen people have been confirmed killed in Adamawa state in a cholera outbreak.
The figure might be much much higher as no fewer than 300 other affected persons are in hospitals.
The epidemic has so far ravaged four local government areas of the state.
A cholera outbreak has been reported in Yola, Adamawa State, with 15 casualties and over 200,000 cholera vaccines secured from UNICEF to combat the spread [no direct source]. The affected local government areas include Yola South, Yola North, Fufore, and Girei.
Commissioner of Health and Human Services Felix Tangwami confirmed that seven casualties were recorded at a government facility, while eight others were recorded in the communities. The government, in partnership with development partners, is working to contain the situation by isolating patients, administering treatment, and conducting laboratory tests to determine the cause of the acute watery diarrhea.
A cholera outbreak has been confirmed in Yobe State, Nigeria, with 30 out of 38 samples testing positive for the disease. The Commissioner of Health explained that the delay in announcing the epidemic was necessary to ensure best practices were followed in identifying the cause of the acute watery diarrhea . This cautious approach was taken to avoid making an unconfirmed announcement, which could have severe consequences for the state.
The outbreak has already claimed lives, with 84 cholera-associated deaths reported, and a total of 3,468 suspected cases recorded across 15 local government areas .The affected areas include Damaturu, Fune, Gujba, Gulani, Nangere, and Potiskum.
With these results therefore, I want to confirm to the public that there’s an outbreak of CHOLERA in Adamawa state, and people should be cautious of their movements, interactions, personal hygiene, and the source of water they drink.
“So far, about 308 people were admitted, 244 treated successfully and discharged, 15 deaths were recorded, six at the facility and six at home.
We enjoin the people to continue to pray for us as we face this monster, should remain calm and not panic, cooperate with health workers as they go around to sensitise and give professional advice on how we should conduct ourselves.
“The government has given all the necessary support to ensure this is prevented from spreading to other areas. We shall continue,” Tangwami noted.
