The Agege LGA in
Lagos has suspended food vendors in schools under the council as part of
measures to curb the spread of the cholera outbreak in the state.
On June 11, Akin Abayomi, Lagos commissioner for health, said
five people died while about 60 residents were hospitalised as a result of a
suspected cholera outbreak in some parts of the city.
On June 15, the commissioner confirmed the cholera outbreak, noting that there have been
350 suspected cases, out of which 17 have been confirmed cases, with 15
fatalities.
As of Thursday, the number of cholera-related deaths in the state had risen to 24.
NAN
reports that Ganiyu Egunjobi, chairman of Agege LGA, said the council has
embarked on rigorous sensitisation to prevent the spread of the disease.
Egunjobi noted that market stakeholders and schools have also
been sensitised over the radio on precautionary measures to ensure the disease
is prevented in the community.
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“We have
suspended all school food vendors to ensure the safety of the pupils and
students,” he said.
“We have
informed both the pupils and students on radio stations to come with their
foods to ensure their safety from the cholera disease.
“This development will allow us to detect and prevent outbreaks
in our community. We are
working tirelessly to prevent the menace of cholera outbreaks in our community.
“We are using various means to talk to our people, through
landlord associations and others, to caution them on ensuring hygiene in
preparing foods and drinks.
“We urge residents to acquaint themselves with precautionary
measures against the deadly cholera disease outbreak.”
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