Lagos Government Issues Health Alert After Cholera Outbreak Kills Five
A cholera outbreak in Lagos State has prompted a health alert from the government, resulting in five fatalities and approximately 60 hospital admissions.
– Cases of severe gastroenteritis have been reported in Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe local government areas.
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– The Ministry of Health and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency are investigating a possible water contamination source in the Lekki, Victoria Island axis.
– Cholera symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, rapid dehydration, muscle cramps, fever, and sometimes collapse.
– Treatment options include oral dehydration salts for mild to moderate dehydration and intravenous fluids for severe dehydration.
– Citizens are advised to ensure safe drinking water by boiling, chlorinating, or using bottled water and avoiding ice products made from untreated water.
– Suspected cases should be reported promptly via emergency hotlines.
