Residents of the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State have been taken unaware as a cholera outbreak has resulted to the death of four people. NEWSMAXNG reports.

Confirming the news on Monday, the Executive Chairman of the Local Government, Mr. Amalau Amalau —said that several others were lucky to be evacuated to various primary health care centres and cottage hospitals in the council area for medical treatment.

Noting that the Primary Health Care Department have collaborated with cottage hospital to handle the challenge — Amalau mentioned the affected communities as Hurti community, Bokkos West and Bokkos Central and Mangol.

Urging residents to exercise caution and adhere to global health guidelines — including practicing good hygiene and keeping their environments clean — the chairman advised all to report any symptom to the nearest PHC or go to referral center at any cottage hospital in Bokkos.

“Yes, we have an outbreak of Cholera in some communities in Bokkos but the Primary Health Care Department in collaboration with the cottage hospital are working in synergy to address the challenge

“So far, we have lost about four persons as a result, and some others are recuperating in the hospital. Some have also been discharged. We have two cases in Hurti community, Bokkos West and Bokkos Central and Mangol. These are the affected places .

“We are calling on the good people of Bokkos LGA to be cautious of the development and adhere to the UN guidelines and health activities .They should practice good hygiene like keeping their environment clean, washing of hands constant, washing of vegetables, fruit, drink clean water,” he said.

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