526 Die Of Cholera In 18 States

The Federal Government yesterday said no fewer than 526 persons
died of cholera in 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory
(FCT).

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 22,130 suspected
cases of cholera have been recorded as of July 22.

The agency’s Head of Surveillance and Epidemiology, Mrs Elsie
Ilori, said during a briefing: “In the last two weeks, we have had
some decline in cases and we are working with the Ministry of Water
Resources, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency
(NPHCDA), and other partners to coordinate a multi-sectoral
response.”

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within
hours if left untreated.

Researchers have estimated that each year there are 1.3 to 4.0
million cases of cholera, and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths worldwide
due to the disease.

Most of those infected will have no or mild symptoms and can be
successfully treated with an oral rehydration solution.

Severe cases will need rapid treatment with intravenous fluids
and antibiotics.

The provision of safe water and sanitation is critical to
prevent and control the transmission of cholera and other
waterborne diseases.

According to the WHO. oral cholera vaccines should be used in
conjunction with improvements in water and sanitation to control
cholera outbreaks and for prevention in areas known to be high risk
for cholera.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said: “Cholera is an acute
diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water
contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

“Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an
indicator of inequity and lack of social development.

“Cholera is an extremely virulent disease that can cause severe
acute watery diarrhoea. It takes between 12 hours and five days for
a person to show symptoms after ingesting contaminated food or
water.

“Cholera affects both children and adults and can kill within
hours if untreated.”

The Federal Government yesterday said no fewer than 526 persons
died of cholera in 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory
(FCT).

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 22,130 suspected
cases of cholera have been recorded as of July 22.

The agency’s Head of Surveillance and Epidemiology, Mrs Elsie
Ilori, said during a briefing: “In the last two weeks, we have had
some decline in cases and we are working with the Ministry of Water
Resources, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency
(NPHCDA), and other partners to coordinate a multi-sectoral
response.”

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal disease that can kill within
hours if left untreated.

Researchers have estimated that each year there are 1.3 to 4.0
million cases of cholera, and 21 000 to 143 000 deaths worldwide
due to the disease.

Most of those infected will have no or mild symptoms and can be
successfully treated with an oral rehydration solution.

Severe cases will need rapid treatment with intravenous fluids
and antibiotics.

The provision of safe water and sanitation is critical to
prevent and control the transmission of cholera and other
waterborne diseases.

According to the WHO. oral cholera vaccines should be used in
conjunction with improvements in water and sanitation to control
cholera outbreaks and for prevention in areas known to be high risk
for cholera.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said: “Cholera is an acute
diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water
contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.

“Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an
indicator of inequity and lack of social development.

“Cholera is an extremely virulent disease that can cause severe
acute watery diarrhoea. It takes between 12 hours and five days for
a person to show symptoms after ingesting contaminated food or
water.

“Cholera affects both children and adults and can kill within
hours if untreated.”