Professor Akin Abayomi, the Health Commissioner of Lagos State, has issued a warning regarding a recent cholera outbreak in the region.
Tests have confirmed the presence of a highly aggressive and contagious strain of cholera.
In a statement on Monday, Abayomi emphasized the strain’s capability for rapid spread across communities.
He highlighted that proactive measures such as community-based case identification and contact tracing have helped peak and subsequently reduce the number of cases.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent further escalation of the outbreak.
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He wrote, “Cholera Confirmation: Laboratory tests have confirmed that the outbreak is due to cholera. The identified strain is highly aggressive and contagious, with potential for widespread dissemination.”
“The geographical distribution of suspected cases by Local Government Area showed that Lagos Island is the epicenter 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.”
Abayomi added that, “350 suspected cases of cholera were reported in 29 wards across multiple LGAs in Lagos State, with 17 confirmed cases and 15 fatalities attributed to severe dehydration caused by delayed presentation.”
