Home Africa Nigeria: Cholera outbreak hits Akwa Ibom community

Nigeria: Cholera outbreak hits Akwa Ibom community

Nigeria: Cholera outbreak hits Akwa Ibom community

Africa Links 24 with Udeme Utip
Published on 2025-01-19 17:08:52

Akwa Ibom State has announced a few cases of cholera outbreak with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting, which has claimed a few lives in Emeroke community, Eastern Obolo Local Government Area.

Health officials have reportedly visited some secondary health facilities in the state to ascertain the exact number of cases as a result of the disease.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Patrick Essiet who confirmed the outbreak in a statement made available to the media said the State…

Read the Full article on Nigerian Tribune

Previous articleSierra Leone calls back ambassador after drug seizure in Guinea embassy incident
Next articleNigeria: Police arrests, recovers 14 children from 3 suspected child traffickers — Africa Links 24