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Apprehension Over Cholera Outbreak in Lagos

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By Adedapo Adesanya Residents of Lagos have heightened vigilance and precautionary measures following the death of five people from a suspected cholera outbreak in 48 hours. Business Post independently gathered from medical practitioners that the rise in the disease is occurring in the state with many hospitalised and a considerable number dead. On its part, the Lagos State Government has called for calm and extra precautions. According to a statement on Tuesday, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Mr Akin Abayomi, revealed that severe cases of gastroenteritis have been reported in communities around Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe

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