At least 10 people have been confirmed killed as a result of Cholera outbreak in Niger State, North-central Nigeria.
The Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Mustapha Jibrin, confirmed the figure on Wednesday while addressing reporters at his office in Minna, Niger State capital.
He disclosed that a total of 120 cases were recorded in four Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bida, Katcha, Lavun and Gbako.
Dr Jibrin said the State Rapid Response team has been reactivated while the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, and other international bodies are also offering support to the state government to tackle the outbreak.
He, however, assured that the people that the government has brought the situation under control to avoid further spread of the disease to other locations in the state.
The commissioner revealed further that they have begun to offer free medical treatment to patients who are on admission at the government hospital.
He added that sensitisation and awareness campaigns have been stepped up while collaborations with traditional institutions are also being explored as part of efforts to tackle the menace of the cholera outbreak.
According to Jibrin, 205 cases of gastroenteritis in all have been reported in Gurara, Lapai, Mokwa, Munya, Paikoro, Suleja, Tafa, and Wushishi LGAs of the state.
He noted that the state governor, Abubakar Bello, consequently directed that the sum of n25million be released to enhance surveillance, especially in the affected areas.
