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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…

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