A fresh outbreak of cholera has been recorded in Barkin Ladi and Jos South local governments of Plateau state.
The outbreak was said to have occurred at weekend when 17 victims were rushed to health clinics in Bukuru, headquarters of Jos South local government.
While medical experts were trying to combat the incident of Jos South LGA, the epidemic erupted in nearby Barkin Ladi LGA early Sunday morning. Before noon, more than ten people were reported dead at the Barkin Ladi General Hospital while over 50 victims were admitted for treatment.
More victims at the general hospital Barkin Ladi were reported to have died before Monday morning.
Family relations of one of the victims, James Abok said, “this thing is a serious case, I know that between Sunday and Monday, not less than twenty people have been killed by cholera. Two of my neighbors are among the dead.”
However, Chairman of Barkin Ladi LGA, Hon. Emmanuel Loman who responded though a telephone interview confirmed that five people lost their lives while 32 were hospitalized and are responding to treatment in the area.
“The council has ensured that drugs and medical personnel are available to attend to those hospitalized while the Council has set aside a day to sensitize the people on the need to wash their fruits very well before eating and to live in a clean environment”
According to Hon Loman, “the outbreak was due largely to and dirty environment as well as ignorance of the virus. That is why we have commenced an awareness campaign in the locality to minimize the numbers of victims.”
“We are advising the people to keep their environment clean, wash their fruits before eating and avoid staying in a congested environment and report to the nearest hospital for appropriate action any frequent stooling and vomiting they noticed in their area”
source: nigerianeye
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