Ogun raises alarm over cholera outbreak in LG

Following confirmed cases in the state's Ijebu North Local Government Area, the Ogun State Government has issued a cholera epidemic alert.

The state administration advised citizens to exercise caution.

This information was included in a statement that Tomi Coker, the special adviser to the governor on health and commissioner-designate, provided to the press on Sunday.

The announcement claims that the state's Ijebu North Local Government District has cholera cases that have been officially reported.

“There is an outbreak of Cholera (Aarun òní gbá méjì) in the Ijebu North Local Government area of Ogun State. Cholera is known to occur during rainy seasons and may also be associated with poor environment and personal hygiene. It is commonly presented with stooling with or without vomiting leading to dehydration. Cholera can result in death if the severe dehydration is not promtly corrected.”

Additionally, Coker asked state citizens to exercise caution and report any incidences of scrotal bleeding to the closest public health clinic.

“We implore all citizens of Ogun state to; Please Report all cases of Stooling with or without vomiting to the nearest government health facility and notify the LGA DSNO (08069788449).

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