Edo State Authorities on Thursday declared a cholera outbreak within the state, confirming six circumstances of the illness thus far.
The Director, Public Well being within the State Ministry of Well being, Dr Stephenson Ojeifo, made the announcement throughout a information convention in Benin, stressing that the six confirmed circumstances have been recognized among the many 40 suspected cholera circumstances recorded so far within the state.
“We despatched 23 suspected samples that examined optimistic to the Speedy Diagnostic Check (RDT) to the Nationwide Reference Laboratory in Abuja for a confirmatory check.
“We even have three suspected samples that examined adverse to RDT however with apparent scientific indicators and signs.
“The full variety of samples despatched to the nationwide reference laboratory for confirmatory testing is 26.
“As of Tuesday this week, we acquired 15 outcomes out of which six have been confirmed optimistic to cholera and we’re nonetheless anticipating some excellent outcomes,” he mentioned.
He famous that whereas the outcomes have been anticipated, the sufferers have been managed in step with the cholera protocol administration process.
He additionally mentioned three of the confirmed circumstances of the illness have been from Egor, two from Uhunmwonde whereas one was from Ikpoba Okha Native Authorities Space, noting that extra actions had been taken to make sure that the outbreak was adequately addressed.
He suggested in opposition to self-medication urging individuals affected by watery stool and diarrhoea to go to the hospital for remedy.
He additionally urged the general public to remain calm, follow good hygiene and sanitation in addition to promptly report suspected Cholera circumstances to related authorities
