Cholera: Lagos issues health advisory to parents, schools

as schools resume from the midterm and Sallah break.

The government appealed to parents to keep their children at home if they exhibit any signs of illness and seek medical advice. “Ensure that Oral Rehydration Salts are available at school clinics or bays to manage dehydration cases promptly. “Together, we can create a safe and healthy environment for our children as they return to their educational activities.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Lagos State on June 11 alerted residents to the outbreak of cholera in the state.

According to him, there are 17 confirmed cases and 15 fatalities attributed to severe dehydration caused by delayed presentation at health facilities.

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