Lagos State govt wants heightened vigilance and adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of a potential cholera outbreak
The Lagos State government on Tuesday issued a call for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of a potential cholera outbreak in the state. This call follows an excess of severe gastroenteritis cases reported in Lagos in the last 48 hours. Speaking on the surveillance reports reaching his desk…
“We suspect a possible cholera outbreak; however, samples have been taken for confirmation. As of April 28, 2024, Nigeria reported 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states,” he said. According to him, treatment options for cholera include rehydration using Oral Rehydration Salts for mild to moderate dehydration. Intravenous fluids are used for severely dehydrated patients and given only in medical facilities and supervised by medical personnel.
While emphasising the importance of maintaining high standards of hygiene and taking proactive measures to prevent cholera outbreaks, Professor Abayomi promised to keep the public informed and restated the commitment of the Government of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to ensuring the health and well-being of its citizens.
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to install closed-circuit television cameras at key transportation points over the next two years. The key transportation points are interchanges, bus stops, freight yards, and taxi parks. This is contained in the recently released Lagos State Transport Policy, which outlines a series of actions adopted by the…
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