No fewer than nine associated deaths have been recorded in a Cholera outbreak which affected two Local Government Areas of Rivers state.
The affected Local Government Areas are Akuku-Toru and Andoni.
The State Commissioner for Health, Adaeze Oreh, who made this known noted that confirmed cases were recorded in Akuku-Toru, while the nine associated fatalities were reported across both Akuku-Toru and Andoni LGAs.
According to the commissioner, the ministry has activated emergency response teams in the affected areas to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread.
She advised residents in the affected communities to ensure proper sanitation, drink only safe water, and seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms such as vomiting, dehydration or diarrhea.
While assuring that the government remains committed to safeguarding public health, Oreh added that heightened sensitization efforts have been initiated across the state to educate residents on preventive measures.
