The Lagos government says the strain of cholera in Lagos is highly aggressive and contagious.
On Sunday, Akin Abayomi, the commissioner for health, said
Lagos has recorded 17 confirmed cases of cholera and 15 fatalities so far.
He said laboratory investigation has confirmed the strain to
be cholera sub-type O-1, adding that the subtype is associated with more severe
diseases.
On Monday, in a post on X, Abayomi said the identified
strain is “highly aggressive and contagious, with potential for widespread
dissemination”.
Abayomi said through community-based case finding and
contact tracing, the government observed that the number of cases “has peaked
and is now significantly declining”.
“The geographical distribution of suspected cases by Local
Government Area showed that Lagos Island is the epicentre of the outbreak with
106 cases, followed by Kosofe with 49; Eti-Osa with 38; Lagos Mainland with 30;
Ojo with 17; Ikorodu with 16; Shomolu with 11; Surulere with nine; Apapa with
eight; Mushin with eight; Ifako Ijaiye with eight; Alimosho with four;
Ajeromi-Ifelodun with four; Oshodi-Isolo with three; Ikeja with three; Ibeju
Lekki with two; Badagry with two; and Amuwo-Odofin with one,” the post reads.
“We are receiving support from the NCDC and International
partners, including the WHO Nigeria and UNICEF Nigeria.
“Local
Non-Governmental organizations are actively involved in raising awareness and
conducting community-based surveillance efforts.”
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