The Lagos State Government has called for heightened vigilance and precautionary measures following the death of five people from a suspected cholera outbreak in 48 hours.
According to a statement Tuesday, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, revealed that severe cases of gastroenteritis have been reported in communities around Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe LGAs.
Mr Abayomi said the outbreak has resulted in about 60 hospital admissions, adding that the fatalities were mainly from patients with extreme dehydration coming to the hospital late.
