Cholera kills four in Adamawa

Suspected cholera outbreak in Yola-North Local Government Council in Adamawa State has resulted in the death of four people and the hospitalisations of 36 others.

The Executive Chairman of the Council, Mr. Jibrin Ibrahim, disclosed this to journalists during a visit to the victims at the Infectious Disease Control Centre in Yola, on Sunday.

The outbreak occurred in Alkalawa, Ajiya, and Limawa wards, and is believed to be due to contaminated water sources and flooding

He revealed that the outbreak occurred in Alkalawa, Ajiya, and Limawa wards within the council.

Upon his arrival, Ibrahim reported that 20 cases were initially recorded, but the number quickly rose to 40, with four succumbing to the disease.

He noted that a significant number of patients have been stabilized and are receiving medical attention from health workers.

The Executive Chairman commended the swift response of health workers, the Red Cross, and international partners in addressing the outbreak.

He attributed the suspected cholera outbreak to contaminated water sources, exacerbated by flooding in some areas.

Ibrahim urged the public to maintain a clean environment, drink potable water, and wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly before consumption to prevent further spread of the disease.

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