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1 day ago · As of April 28, 2024, Nigeria reported 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states.”, He said. The Commissioner noted that following recent rains, Lagos State has seen a notable increase in cases of severe vomiting and watery stools, adding that urban slums and crowded areas with poor sanitation are particularly at risk.
1 day ago · The Commissioner noted that following recent rains, Lagos State has seen a notable increase in cases of severe vomiting and watery stools, adding that urban slums and crowded areas with poor sanitation are particularly at risk. Prof. Akin Abayomi explained that cholera is a highly contagious disease that causes severe diarrhea and can be life ...
May 28, 2024 · Next Article Early trajectories of virological and immunological biomarkers and clinical outcomes in patients admitted to hospital for COVID-19: an international, prospective cohort study The rollout of rapid diagnostic tests and a new vaccine offer some promise in the fight against the growing number of cholera outbreaks worldwide.
May 16, 2024 · 40 856 cases and 247 cholera-related deaths were reported from 22 countries. Cases and deaths reported over this period in 2024 are 32% lower and 14% higher, respectively, than those reported over the same period last year. For the latest data, please refer to WHO’s Global Cholera and Acute Watery Diarrhoea (AWD) Dashboard.
May 15, 2024 · Symptoms and treatment. Cholera is marked by the sudden onset of profuse, watery diarrhea, typically after an incubation period of 12 to 28 hours. The fluid stools, commonly referred to as “rice water” stools, often contain flecks of mucus. The diarrhea is frequently accompanied by vomiting, and the patient rapidly becomes dehydrated.
1 day ago · “We suspect a possible cholera outbreak; however, samples have been taken for confirmation. As of April 28, 2024, Nigeria reported 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states,” he said. The commissioner noted that following recent rains, Lagos State has seen a notable increase in cases of severe vomiting and watery stools.
May 16, 2024 · Since January 2023, OCV requests have surged, with 82 million doses requested by 15 countries, nearly double the 46 million doses produced during this period. The global stockpile of vaccines was depleted until early March. As of 6 May 2024, the stockpile has 3.2 million doses, which is below the global stockpile target of five million doses.
