The disease has continued to ravage states, with many cases and deaths recorded in the last week. Kano records 10343 suspected cases, while Ede has contained the outbreak. A total of 65145 suspected cases were recorded within the period under review. The affected states are putting measures in place to curb the outbreak. The affected states are putting measures in place to curb the cholera outbreak. In Kano, 1665 cases were recorded and 842 people treated and discharged. Three persons died of the disease in Ede. In Bayelsa State, six persons were hospitalised after showing symptoms of cholera. The state's environmental police, public toilets or mobile toilets must be used, and some residential homes in the capital are being sealed for poor environmental conditions. The state's Commissioner for Health is also visiting communities to create awareness.
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