HEALTH NEWS: Over 70 Affected In Plateau Cholera Outbreak!!!

Over seventy people, mostly children are receiving treatment for the recent cholera outbreak at an internally displaced centre in Namu village in Qua'pam local government area of Plateau state.



So far nine people, all children have died while receiving treatment at various health centres in the community.



The poor sanitary condition of the camp led to the outbreak of cholera in the host community, Namu in Qua'pam local government area of Plateau state, but the situation now appears to have been brought under control as some of those affected are now receiving treatment.



The displaced are presently housed in several homes in the Namu community and the Nasarawa state government is making efforts to ensure that the disease is under control according to the Nasarawa state Commissioner of Health, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe.



The aftermath of the crisis in Assakio town of Lafia East Development Area has affected the economic and social activities of the area.



The latest situation has extended the damage to the health condition of the people.

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