Sodiq Ojuroungbe
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital says it has taken precautionary measures and is on red alert, ready to respond to the Cholera outbreak reported in some parts of the state.
The management of the hospital in a statement posted on its X handle, said its staff are prepared for a potential increase in cases, and that the hospital is also promoting good hygiene practices, providing clean water, and effectively treating patients with gastroenteritis symptoms.
PUNCH Healthwise had reported that no fewer than five persons were confirmed dead and 60 others hospitalised from the outbreak of severe gastroenteritis in communities around Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu and Kosofe local government areas of Lagos State.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, said the government had activated statewide heightened surveillance and response to prevent the spread of a potential cholera outbreak across the state.
Further reacting to the development, LASUTH management encouraged Lagosians to stay informed and take preventive measures to help stop the spread of the disease.
The statement read in part, “This is to inform the general public that precautionary measures have been put in place by the management of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH concerning the cholera outbreak in Lagos.
“It’s on record that scores of patients presented yesterday, Tuesday 11th June 2024 to some healthcare facilities across the state with features in keeping with cholera.
“Consequently, it is important to inform the general public that the only state-owned tertiary healthcare facility, LASUTH, is on red alert and our healthcare workers as well as other stakeholders have been put on notice in readiness for a possible spread as ours is a referral facility.
“In addition, good hygiene practice, provision of clean water at all service points and effective treatment of those presenting with symptoms of gastroenteritis are part of some measures being put in place by the management.
“Lastly, everyone is encouraged to stay informed and take preventive measures to help mitigate the spread of the disease.”
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