Since the disease’s outbreak in the state in September, the Adamawa Government says it has recorded 500 Cholera cases and 23 deaths.
Dr Celine Laori, Director of Public Health in the state Ministry of Health, confirmed the development to NAN on Tuesday in Yola.
According to Laori, the worst affected local government areas by cholera were Yola North, Girei, and Lamurde.
“Since the outbreak of the disease in the state in September till date, we have recorded about 500 suspected cases and 23 deaths.
“Majority of those affected were treated and discharged,’’ the official said.
She urged the people of the state to practice basic hygiene and sanitation, as well as to ensure that the food and water they consume are safe.
Meanwhile, Malam Audu Ali, a resident of Jimeta’s Yelwa Ward in Yola North LGA, lost three children to cholera.
Aliyu told reporters that the incident happened on Monday at the hospital, where the three children were being treated for suspected cholera.
“Yesterday (Monday) morning, I left my house for my place of business, and on my arrival, I received a call that three of my children, Muhammadu Audu, 10; Haruna Audu, 3; and Bilkisu Audu 4, were admitted in the hospital.
“I rushed to the hospital, where they were receiving medical treatment, unfortunately, two of them died yesterday (Monday) and today ( Tuesday) in the morning, I lost the remaining one,”. Ali said.
When the correspondent visited Ali’s home, medical personnel from Adamawa state’s Primary Healthcare Development Agency and World Health Organization (WHO) officials were seen educating family members and neighbors on how to prevent the disease from spreading further.
