8 Suspected Cholera Cases Recorded In Edo

8 Suspected Cholera Cases Recorded In Edo

The Edo State Government has reported eight suspected cholera cases in the state. Dr. Ojeifo Stephenson, Director of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, shared this information during a press briefing in Benin City on Wednesday…….CONTINUE READING 

Dr. Stephenson explained that the eight suspected cases were among 16 patients admitted to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). An initial alert about potential cholera cases prompted a swift response in collaboration with a WHO team. Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) were conducted, revealing that eight of the 16 patients tested positive for cholera.

Samples from the eight positive cases have been sent to the National Reference Laboratory in Abuja for confirmation. The state government will await the confirmatory results before officially declaring cholera cases. As of now, only one patient remains hospitalized; the others have been discharged.

Dr. Stephenson reassured the public that the government, supported by WHO staff, is effectively managing the situation. He emphasized that all affected individuals and their contacts are under close surveillance. A surveillance system has been implemented for contact tracing and community education.

In addition to addressing the cholera situation, Dr. Stephenson reported 36 deaths from Lassa fever in the state this year, with 226 confirmed cases out of 2,300 suspected. Efforts are underway to control Lassa fever by targeting the rodent population responsible for its spread.

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