Cholera Outbreak: 7 Dead, 306 Infected In Jigawa

Seven people were confirmed dead while over 306 are infected following the cholera outbreak in the ancient city of Hadejia, Jigawa State.

Reports from the city revealed that the sign of the outbreak started over the weekend and the situation became aggravated on Monday and Tuesday.

However, visiting the city yesterday, LEADERSHIP observe that the situation had now subsided and not more than 30 victims of the outbreak remain at Hadejia General Hospital for treatment.

The state governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, had also visited the city yesterday to observe the situation, sympathize with victims and the families of those who lost their loved ones.

At the palace of the emir of Hadejia, Governor Lamido stated that poor environmental and personal hygiene had been identified as the major causes of the epidemic.

Lamido also told the journalist that the situation was under control due to the quick government intervention which included sending reinforcement of health workers and providing free treatment to all the victims.

Confirming the figure of the victims, the state commissioner for health Dr Tafida Abubakar told LEADERSHIP that out of the 306 cases reported to the hospital, seven people died, 22 remained hospitalized while all the rest had been discharged.

Dr Tafida added that effective measures had been taken to contain the disease and stop it from spreading to other places.

“The situation is under control, and the Ministry of Health in collaboration with Ministry of Environment are set to embark on enlightment and senstisation campaign for the need of people to take care of their environment and personal hygiene for their safety and that of their children.”

Commenting on the outbreak, the emir of Hadejia His Highness Dr Adamu Abubakar Maje commended the efforts of the state government for its timely intervention which now brought the situation under control.