Dr. Felix Tangwami, Adamawa State Commissioner for Health, has confirmed that a cholera outbreak in Mubi Local Government Area (LGA) has claimed 10 lives, urging residents to maintain strict personal hygiene.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Wednesday, Tangwami revealed that all the deceased died at home rather than in health facilities.
He said the state government, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), had taken immediate steps to contain the spread of the disease.
“From the beginning, we have been on top of the situation. Our presence has been there, and this cannot be denied,” Tangwami stated.
The Commissioner disclosed that while many patients had been treated and discharged, 25 patients were still receiving care as of Tuesday, November 4. He added that those discharged had been educated on hygiene practices to prevent further infections.
According to him, the State Epidemiologist, the Director of Disease Control at the Primary Health Care Development Agency, and several volunteers had been deployed to Mubi to provide medical services and raise awareness about cholera prevention.
He further explained that the response teams had traced victims in affected communities to ensure they received proper medical attention.
Tangwami called on traditional leaders and community heads to support government efforts by encouraging residents to seek prompt medical treatment at health facilities at the first sign of symptoms.
(NAN)