The Lagos State Government has alerted residents that the outbreak of severe gastroenteritis affecting multiple local government
areas is caused by the current cholera outbreak.
The outbreak, according to Ogunbanwo, has resulted in 350 suspected cases, 17 confirmed cases and 15 fatalities. The PHEOC was convened to address the increasing number of severe gastroenteritis cases across multiple Local Government Areas in Lagos State. “We are prepositioning cholera kits in health facilities across the State. Our efforts to control the outbreak also include the distribution of Oral Rehydration Solutions , public health education campaigns,” he explained.
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