WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Suspected cholera outbreak has struck Yola-North Local Government Council in Adamawa, resulting in four fatalities and 36 hospitalizations, according to Mr. Jibrin Ibrahim, Executive Chairman of the Council. Ibrahim disclosed this information to journalists during a visit to the victims at the Infectious Disease Control Centre (IDC) in Yola, on Sunday. 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. See pictures below: 
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4 Dead, 36 Hospitalized as Cholera Hits Yola
