Ogun State has recorded its first case of cholera outbreak with the loss of life of a 62-year-old girl within the Ijebu-Igbo space of the state.

Our correspondent gathered that the outbreak, which occurred three days in the past, additionally left 5 different individuals hospitalised.

The deceased, it was gathered, contracted the illness from her son, who’s now amongst these hospitalised.

The state Commissioner for Well being, Dr. Tomi Coker, confirmed the incident to our correspondent on Thursday.

Coker stated 14 instances of cholera had been reported from the 4 native authorities areas of Ota, Abeokuta South, Obafemi Owode, and Ijebu North.

In response to her, 5 different individuals had additionally been hospitalised.

“A 62-year-old girl who contracted cholera from her sick son died in Ijebu Igbo. 5 others have additionally been hospitalised throughout 4 native authorities areas of Ota, Abeokuta South, Obafemi Owode, and Ijebu North.

“The cumulative complete instances since final week are 14 with one fatality,” Coker stated.

She urged residents of the state to take care of good hygiene and keep away from consuming water from unknown sources.

“I wish to name on Ogun individuals to maintain calm and be on the alert for anybody with the signs of cholera. They need to report any suspected case of cholera to our illness surveillance workforce,” Coker stated.

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