The Lagos state commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has announced that the number of Cholera cases in the state is significantly declining.
“Epidemiological Trends: Through community-based case finding and contact tracing, we have observed that the number of cases has peaked and is now significantly declining.” Abayomi had disclosed that cases of severe gastroenteritis were reported in communities around Eti-Osa, Lagos A Island, Ikorodu and Kosofe LGAs.
According to him, treatment options for cholera include rehydration using Oral Rehydration Salts for mild to moderate dehydration.
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