The Delta State Government on Saturday, January 25, 2025 confirmed the outbreak of cholera in the state, just as it also added that no death has been recorded from the disease outbreak.
The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Joseph Onojaeme, who confirmed the development, said the outbreak was recorded in Ikpide-Irri community, Isoko South Local Government Area of the state.
According to Onojaeme, the state government through the health ministry is in control of the situation, just as he also debunked reports on the alleged death of two people in Ikpide-Irri LGA due to the outbreak of the disease.
According to Onojaeme , most samples of cases collected for testing are not yet ready.
He said the state have continued to advocate and enlighten residents on the need to hygienic lifestyle to avoid the spread of cholera in the state.
“We gave them tablets that will help them purify their water. We also gave them health education and the ones that were sick were treated. I can tell you categorically that the outbreak is fully under control,” Onojaeme said.
