Ogun records nine cholera cases, one death

Tomi Coker, the commissioner for health in Ogun, says the state has recorded one death and nine cases of cholera in seven LGAs.

Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Coker noted that the confirmed cases were out of the 25 suspected cholera cases.

Punch reports that the commissioner said the affected LGAs are Ado Odo-Ota; Remo north; Odeda; Sagamu; Ijebu north; Ewekoro; and Obafemi Owode.

“At inception, we received the alert on June 12, 2024, about the first two cases. Both cases tested positive with a cholera rapid diagnostic kit and were managed at the State Hospital, Ota,” Coker said.

“The two cases had travel histories to Lagos State 24 hours prior to presentation.

“Also, cholera test kits and other consumables needed for treatment have been distributed to all LGAs and designated treatment centres to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment. The treatment of cholera is free across all government facilities in Ogun State.”

Coker said her ministry is coordinating the outbreak response in conjunction with other stakeholders from the ministries of environment, information, and education.

The commissioner noted that the treatment of cholera is free in all public health facilities across the state, adding that trained rapid teams across the 20 LGAs are prepared to respond to calls on the following lines: 08038642812; 07034214893; and 08084250881 on short notice.

She added that some LGAs, such as Abeokuta south, Abeokuta north, Ijebu north, Obafemi Owode, Ifo, and Ado-Odo/Ota, have been identified as high-risk areas.

Coker said cholera vaccines are not currently available in the state and asked citizens to adhere to precautionary measures to ward off the disease.