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Cholera Outbreak Kills Five In Kano

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Cholera Outbreak: Five Lives Lost In Kano – Commissioner

Five persons have lost their lives. following the outbreak of cholera in Kano State,

Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa, the State Commissioner for Health, who confirmed the outbreak to newsmen at a briefing, explained that of the 189 cases recorded in the State, five lost their lives.

According to him, on April 16, 2022, a case of watery diarrhea and vomiting, suspected to be due to cholera, was reported in Dambatta, which was promptly investigated, adding that since then, the State had a total of 189 cases in 20 LGAs, out of which 184 have fully recovered, zero active case and five deaths.

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He explained that last year, at this time, the State recorded 12,116 cases, with 329 deaths, stressing that it is not unconnected with the prompt and multi-sectoral collaborative response by the State.

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