Management at LASUTH remains ready for the cholera epidemic in Lagos

Cholera

According to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, it is ready to handle any potential cholera outbreaks in Lagos and is on red alert.

In reaction to the five deaths and numerous hospitalized individuals exhibiting symptoms of the sickness in Lagos, the management of LASUTH announced that it had placed its healthcare staff on high alert and other relevant parties on notice in anticipation of a potential spread.

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The administration of the state-owned medical center In a statement published on its X handle @LASUTHIkeja on Wednesday morning, the company stated that it is prepared to control the disease’s potential spread and that plans for taking preventative measures in the event of an outbreak have been established.

The statement reads: “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.

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“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.”

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