Following the most recent update, which revealed 350 suspected cases and 15 fatalities, the number of recorded deaths as a result of the cholera outbreak in the state has increased to 21, according to Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Advisor on Health to the Governor of Lagos State.
She added that there are now 401 cholera cases in Lagos, with the biggest numbers being reported in Eti Osa, Kosofe, and Lagos Island.
This was made public by Ogunyemi on Thursday during her report on the outbreak following a meeting with representatives of the Lagos State Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC).
In order to determine the source of pollution, the Ministry of Health continues to gather samples from food, drink, and water sources in cooperation with the State Ministry of Environment and its organization, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).
To tackle the issue head-on, we have also increased our community surveillance efforts, especially in the impacted local government districts.
Additionally, we are collaborating with the Ministries of Basic and Secondary Education and Tertiary Education to make sure that all necessary safety measures are implemented in our schools to safeguard students and staff upon their return.
To stop the spread of cholera, residents must, however, exercise caution, wash their hands frequently, and take part in community sanitation projects, according to the Special Advisor.
She emphasized that all public health facilities offer free cholera treatment and recommended individuals to seek medical help right away if they develop symptoms like watery diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, general malaise, and fever.
The special adviser expressed the state government\’s gratitude to local, national, and international partners—including UNICEF, WHO, NCDC, NIMR, Red Cross, and others—for their assistance in containing the outbreak, while also noting that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu remains committed to making sure that Lagos residents receive high-quality and reasonably priced health care.
“In addition, Ogunyemi expressed gratitude to the committed group of medical professionals, nurses, lab scientists, environmental health officers, Water Corporation officers, surveillance officers, heads of agencies, PHEOC members, and volunteers who are working nonstop to contain the outbreak and maintain safety in Lagos.
