Cholera Outbreak: Death Toll Rises To 35, Suspected Cases Hit 417 In Lagos  

Lagos State Government has updated there are listed 401 suspected cases and 15 fatalities, the state’s cholera outbreak has claimed 35 lives.

According to the government, Eti Osa, Kosofe, and Lagos Island had the greatest population counts at the time of the previous count.

However, state health commissioner Akin Abayomi stated in his most recent Instagram post on Saturday that there are currently 417 confirmed cases in the country’s commercial hub.

“As of June 20, 2024, an additional 6 suspected cholera cases have been reported, as illustrated in the accompanying graphs.

“The situation report indicates 417 suspected cases, 35 confirmed cases, and 24 recorded deaths. The graphs depict the distribution of cases among the 20 LGAs in the state.

“The graphs depict the distribution of cases across the 20 LGAs and the trend of suspected cases. Let’s adhere strictly to personal and environmental hygiene.

“The Emergency Operations Center, in collaboration with all relevant partners, is actively engaged in contact tracing, community-based surveillance, awareness campaigns, sample testing, and ensuring that confirmed cholera cases receive appropriate medical treatment.”