The Anambra State Ministry of Health has deployed a rapid response team to assess reported cases of a cholera outbreak in the state.
Eleven persons are hospitalized in Inoma community in Anambra West Local Government Area of the state following the outbreak.
“Eleven patients, five boys and six girls within the age bracket of one to 10years old, had since been admitted into a health facility in the area.
The patients, showed symptoms of excessive stooling, vomiting, acute dehydration and malnutrition.
“The team which is led by the State Disease Surveillance Officer Adaora Ejikeme, accompanied by the State UNICEF Consultant, Didien Gbofemi, was tasked to stem the spread as well as recommend measures at containing any replication.
