The Delta State Government, Tuesday, confirmed that seven persons in the State have so far lost their lives to the outbreak of cholera in the country
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, who confirmed this at Asaba while briefing newsmen on the update of cholera in Delta, said the State had so far, recorded three outbreaks of the disease.
“For the casualties, we have about seven casualties so far; that was in the first outbreak. The second and third, none; it is fully under control in the State” he said, disclosing that the male-to-female ratio of the casualties was 3:1.
Reiterating that maintaining hygiene was key to eliminating cholera, he said the disease is common among villages that are spread across water banks.
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