Cholera Kills 10 In Enugu

The Enugu State Government has confirmed the death of at least 10 persons following a cholera outbreak in the state.

Egwuonwu Samuel, a medical doctor and director of medical services in the state’s Ministry of Health, disclosed this on Monday.

According to Egwuonwu, the ministry is officially notifying the public about a cholera outbreak in the state, prompting swift action to prevent further spread of the disease.

He said the ministry disclosed alarming reports of several cholera cases, with an estimated 10 fatalities thus far, adding that the State Ministry of Health and its partners had begun efforts to contain the outbreak.

“Health facilities and medical personnel are advised to maintain a high level of vigilance for patients presenting with symptoms such as acute diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting.

“We are calling for urgent implementation of heightened Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures across medical establishments to curb the spread of the disease.

“Medical practitioners are urged to step up their precautionary measures and report any suspected cases promptly,” he said.

Mr Egwuonwu said the outbreak raises significant public health concerns because cholera is highly infectious and often caused by contaminated water or food.

Meanwhile, in neighbouring Ebonyi State, 28 people have been killed and 386 cases recorded since the cholera outbreak in the state on 24 September.