Cholera claims 5 lives in Plateau State

An outbreak of cholera in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has claimed no less than five lives, reports reveal.

The outbreak was confirmed by Plateau State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Kuden Kamshak Deyin, who revealed that aside the death of five persons, there are 126 suspected cases recorded in a fresh outbreak.

Dr. Kuden who noted that the outbreak was recorded in six wards of Naraguta B, Abba NaShehu, Lamingo, Angwan Robot/Rimi, Ali Kazaure and Jenta Adamu electoral ward also revealed that two cases of Monkey Pox have been recorded in Shendam Local Government area of the state.

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He said; “In the last two years, the state did not recorded any cholera outbreak, but, this year, from epidemic week on the May 23, 2018, till date, we have long list of 126 cases of cholera outbreak and five deaths. The epidemic is recorded in six wards in Jos North Local Government area.

“People need to protect themselves against cholera, by having the appropriate vaccinations beforehand, drinking only water that is boiled or from a sealed bottle, and following good hand-washing practices, which is very important to prevent the spread of the disease.”

Dr. Deyin also advised residents to seek medical attention, immediately, if they experience symptoms, such as leg cramps, vomiting and diarrhea.

 

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