FOUR DEAD AS CHOLERA SPREADS IN PLATEAU COMMUNITY
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By: Motunrayo Aniwura
A cholera outbreak has occurred in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, leading to the death of four individuals.
Several other affected persons have been taken to different primary health care centers and cottage hospitals within the area for treatment.
The Executive Chairman of Bokkos LGA, Mr. Amalau Amalau, confirmed the situation on Monday.
He identified the affected areas as Hurti community, Bokkos West, Bokkos Central, and Mangol.
Amalau said that the Primary Health Care Department and the local cottage hospital are collaborating to manage the outbreak.
He added that while some patients are still receiving treatment, others have already been discharged.
The chairman said: “Yes, we have an outbreak of Cholera in some communities in Bokkos but the Primary Health Care Department in collaboration with the cottage hospital are working in synergy to address the challenge
“So far, we have lost about four persons as a result, and some others are recuperating in the hospital .Some have also been discharged .We have two cases in Hurti community, Bokkos West and Bokkos Central and Mangol. These are the affected places .
The LGA Chairman urged residents to exercise caution and adhere to global health guidelines, including practicing good hygiene and keeping their environments clean.
“We are calling on the good people of Bokkos LGA to be cautious of the development and adhere to the UN guidelines and health activities .They should practice good hygiene like keeping their environment clean, washing of hands constant, washing of vegetables, fruit , drink clean water.
“Above all,they should report any symptom to the nearest PHC or go to referral center at any cottage hospital in Bokkos,” the chairman added
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