Health officials have confirmed six cases so far.
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Mr Ojeifo, a medical doctor, said that the six confirmed cases were identified among the 40 suspected cholera cases recorded to date in the state. “The total number of samples sent to the national reference laboratory for confirmatory testing are 26. “The state, in collaboration with the Edo Primary Health Care Development Agency, have selected some Primary Health Centres at the grassroots to manage suspected cholera cases.
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