Adamawa records 13 suspected cholera cases

Abdullahi Isa, Adamawa commissioner for health and human services, says no fewer than 13 suspected cholera cases were recorded in the state.

Isa confirmed the development to NAN on Tuesday while giving updates on the cholera situation in the state.

The commissioner said three cases were confirmed to be positive, while 10 were found negative.

“On June 30, 2021, a confirmed case of cholera was reported in Gogora community of Girei LGA following PCR testing at the NCDC laboratory in Abuja,” he said.

“Subsequently, suspected cases were reported in Yola South and Yola North Local Government Areas which turned out to be negative after test.

“We thank God, no single death was recorded and all the victims were treated.”

Isa said a cholera treatment centre has been set up at the Specialists Hospital, Yola.

He said ambulances and supply of commodities have since commenced through both government and partners to drive the response effectively.

“Government has identified environmental sanitation as an important intervention that can change the narrative when properly implemented with full community participation,” he said.

“Also, cholera treatment is free and government has commenced chlorination of water points in affected areas and beyond.”

He said the cases had declined in the state, but transmission risk factors such as poor environmental hygiene may trigger the epidemic.