Outbreak of cholera in Adamawa State has led to the de.ath of 12 people with 304 individuals currently hospitalized
Chief Felix Tangwami, Adamawa State Commissioner for Health, gave the update during a media briefing in Yola.
Last week, the state confirmed the cholera outbreak, reporting 10 de.aths and the hospitalization of 76 individuals, before the latest update.
The affected local government areas include Girei, Furore, Yola-South, and Yola-North.
“Out of the 12 de.aths, six occurred in the hospital and six outside of it. So far, 304 people have been confirmed infected and are undergoing treatment at our facility,” the commissioner said.
Tangwami noted that since the outbreak began two weeks ago, 244 patients have been treated and discharged. He also disclosed that the United Nations Children’s Fund donated 200,000 doses of cholera drugs to the state government.
“To avoid transmission from one person to another, two individuals who visited the ward with cholera patients were quarantined by the hospital management to ensure they were not infected. Tests were conducted on them before their release,” he added.
Tangwami advised the public to adhere to health guidelines and avoid drinking untreated water, assuring that the government has implemented measures to curb the spread of cholera in the state.
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Wishing the injured speedy recovery
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