The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital has implemented preventive measures and is on high alert to address the Cholera outbreak recently reported in various parts of the state.
In a statement shared on its social media platform, the hospital’s management indicated readiness for a possible surge in cases and emphasized promoting proper hygiene practices, ensuring access to clean water, and providing effective treatment for patients displaying symptoms of gastroenteritis.
As previously covered by Wakadaily reports revealed that at least five individuals had succumbed to the severe gastroenteritis outbreak, with 60 others hospitalized in communities within Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe local government areas of Lagos State.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, confirmed that the government had activated heightened surveillance and response efforts across the state to contain the potential spread of cholera.
Responding to the situation, the management of LASUTH urged residents of Lagos to remain informed and adopt preventive measures to curb the transmission 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.”
