The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, warned that the state had recorded an excess report of severe gastroenteritis cases in the last 48 hours.
Speaking on the surveillance reports, Abayomi disclosed that cases of severe gastroenteritis have been reported in communities around Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu and Kosofe Local Government Area of the state.
He noted that the outbreak led to about 60 hospital admissions, and five deaths recorded mainly from patients presenting late with extreme dehydration.
The commissioner revealed that due to the recent rainfall, the state had witnessed a notable increase in cases of severe vomiting and watery stools, adding that urban slums and crowded areas with poor sanitation are particularly at risk.
Abayomi explained that cholera, which is a highly contagious disease that causes severe diarrhea and can be life-threatening, poses a significant health burden in areas with poor water treatment and sanitation and could impact the state.
He advised residents to rely on the state Ministry of Health, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, and accredited local health facilities for guidance, advice, and updates on prevention, treatment, and management.
