Pregnant Woman, Others Die Of Cholera In Ebonyi Community

The Ebonyi State Government has confirmed that about 11 (eleven) persons comprising men, women and children have lost their lives following cholera outbreak in Ndibokote village of Ezza Inyimagu in Izzi Local Government Area, of the state.

The cholera outbreak which was said to have started on Monday 23rd September, 2024, equally claimed the life of a nursing mother who left behind a 9-month-old baby.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma, who spoke during the rapid response at Iziogo health centre, confirmed the cholera outbreak and disclosed that about 9 to 10 deaths have been recorded while about 20 affected persons were responding to treatment.

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He enumerated the effort they have made to bring the condition under control and appreciated the Ebonyi State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for approving fund for the procurement of medical commodities for the outbreak.

While Ekuma said that three treatment centers, including Iziogo health center, Sudan Mission, Onuenyim and Ndibokote village have been established in the area, he advised the people to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

According to him, “once you start having symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting or even any, you should rush to any of these emergency treatment centers”.