Cholera outbreak claims four lives in Plateau community

A cholera outbreak has been reported in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in four deaths.

It was learnt that several others have been evacuated to various primary health care centres and cottage hospitals in the council area for medical treatment.

The Executive Chairman of Bokkos LGA, Mr. Amalau Amalau confirmed the development to The PUNCH in Jos on Monday .

Amalau noted that the affected communities where the outbreak had been reported included Hurti community ,Bokkos West and Bokkos Central and Mangol

He stated that the Primary Health Care Department and the cottage hospital are working together to address the challenge.

According to him, some affected individuals are currently recuperating in the hospital, while others have been discharged.

The chairman said: “Yes, we have an outbreak of Cholera in some communities in Bokkos but the Primary Health Care Department in collaboration with the cottage hospital are working in synergy to address the challenge

So far, we have lost about four persons as a result, and some others are recuperating in the hospital .Some have also been discharged .We have two cases in Hurti community, Bokkos West and Bokkos Central and Mangol. These are the affected places .

The LGA Chairman urged residents to exercise caution and adhere to global health guidelines, including practicing good hygiene and keeping their environments clean.

“We are calling on the good people of Bokkos LGA to be cautious of the development and adhere to the UN guidelines and health activities .They should practice good hygiene like keeping their environment clean, washing of hands constant, washing of vegetables, fruit , drink clean water.

“Above all,they should report any symptom to the nearest PHC or go to referral center at any cottage hospital in Bokkos,” the chairman added