The recent cholera outbreak in Lagos State has seen a total of 29 fatalities and 579 reported cases within a span of two weeks, according to the Lagos State Ministry of Health.
In a press briefing on Monday, Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, highlighted that the high mortality rate is largely attributed to the late presentation of patients at healthcare facilities or cases where individuals had already passed away upon arrival.
Abayomi also emphasized that there have been no reports of cholera outbreaks within school settings. Additionally, he mentioned that over the past fortnight, they have witnessed 29 deaths and 579 suspected cases of cholera, with the fatalities linked to delays in seeking medical attention.
Furthermore, Abayomi cautioned that there has been a surge in severe gastroenteritis cases across various communities in Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State. This heightened incidence was signaled in a statement issued by Abayomi on June 11, 2024.
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