Sokoto records 25 deaths, treats 1,160 cases in cholera outbreak – Director 

In an interview on Tuesday in Sokoto, Dr. Abdulganiyu Yusuf, Director of Public Health, stated that 23 of the fatalities occurred at home, while only three were recorded in health centers.

He added that the ministry ensured adequate response from its epidemiology centre by utilizing the drugs and consumables provided by the state government.

He explained that cases of gastroenteritis, traditionally referred to as cholera, were being managed in hospitals and primary healthcare centres at different locations, while the health centres were supplied adequate drugs.

The director noted that during outbreaks, the ministry ensured surveillance, active cases search and social mobilization to promptly manage identified cases.

“At present, the state is treating 15 persons in active cases. They were diagnosed through laboratory tests based on culture and sensitivity and confirmed to be active cases of the outbreak, “She disclosed.

However, the absence of response teams and other isolated treatment points that curtail the spread of suspected gastroenteritis outbreaks has become a source of worry for citizens of Sokoto State.

Despite these efforts, residents and health workers have expressed concerns over the lack of designated isolation centers and response teams. A health official, speaking anonymously, revealed that suspected cases were being treated without central directives for isolation or specialized treatment points.

The government has yet to address these concerns publicly, as residents urge stronger measures to ensure public safety.