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Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by Elibrainz(m): 6:48am On Nov 09, 2019
Eleven persons have died of the 400 cases of gastroenteritis recorded in Lagos State.

According to the state Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, the rising number of gastroenteritis cases is due to flooding in some parts of the state.

In a statement, Abayomi said gastroenteritis cases had been reported in some local government areas, particularly in Surulere, Mushin, Ajeromi and Lagos Island since mid-October.
He, however, said the situation was under control as a result of the policies and interventions already put in place by the state government.

Of the 400 cases reported so far, the commissioner said “370 of these cases have been treated and discharged.”

He said, “Unfortunately, we have also recorded 11 deaths due to the outbreak. The increase in the number of cases of gastroenteritis is not unconnected with persistent rain with flooding of some local government areas in the state.
“We have been able to send some samples to our laboratories and some of those samples tested positive for a type of cholera but we are not sure whether cholera is responsible for the entire outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting.”

Abayomi further said the state Ministry of Health would send other samples to other laboratories for in-depth analysis “to see whether this is just a case of cholera or whether there are other pathogens or agents contributing to this outbreak.”
The commissioner also cautioned against the spread of misleading information about the disease outbreak and asked the residents to disregard any news about the disease that did not emanate from official channels.

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by Elibrainz(m): 6:49am On Nov 09, 2019
Cc lalasticlala
Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by Rootprof(m): 6:55am On Nov 09, 2019
This year rain as caused so many damage in Lagos,my concern is what is the government doing to prevent future occurances. Wonder what will happen in the next 2 years if nothing serious is done to channel water properly.

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by alonzoiv(m): 7:07am On Nov 09, 2019
I think general cleanliness and sanitation will go a long way to prevent a re-ocurrence. Also, construction of drainages, and prevention of dumping of dirt into drainages, will also help in this regard.
The deaths were avoidable. Nigeria/Nigerians should be proactive rather than reactive.
May God give us good leaders and followers in this country.

And, may we all live to witness the end of this year in goodness of Health and soundness of minds.

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by Nobody: 7:08am On Nov 09, 2019
God have mercy
Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by ursullalinda(f): 7:08am On Nov 09, 2019
Ahhh.....hunger plus disease out break na die oh....and nothing will be done till the number of casualties escalate

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by mach7(m): 7:09am On Nov 09, 2019
There has to be more proactivity from the government and citizens of Lagos state....RIP to the deceased.

A lot of the inner streets in Lagos, especially areas where flood waters entered people's homes is quite disgusting. Gutter water where people piss in, brush their teeth into and throw all manner of dirt into, will still enter into someone's home.

Worse still, is when one has to wade through such muck to either get to work or go visit someone. The situation is terrible and such kind of diseases should be expected.

Also, the government might need to reduce or ban plastic waste in Lagos and other flood prone states; pure water nylon, take away packs, bottled water cans....nah these things full all Lasgidi gutters sha.

sad

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by MisterKings(m): 7:10am On Nov 09, 2019
The government is taking global warming lightly. How can it rain almost back to back in October and no one is shaking body.

These old men in government are they waiting for the Whites to come to their aid?

Give us good roads and good drainage system so that things like this will not pop out.

Apart from this illness, reptiles that come with the flood is also a threat to our lives.

So much for center of excellence. Even my village has better drainage system.

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by Nobody: 7:10am On Nov 09, 2019
Good drainage system should put an end to flooding in Lagos.

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by realstars: 7:11am On Nov 09, 2019
To say rest in peace could be the right word, but in some dead, no rest.
Who should we blame?
Rip
Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by Racoon(m): 7:11am On Nov 09, 2019
shocked Jesus!
Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by seunlayi(m): 7:11am On Nov 09, 2019
So we have another guest? This guest must not be allowed to stay we must push it out.

God behind us, our Gentle Guide

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by AdemolaA2: 7:11am On Nov 09, 2019
Too bad . With all the goings , some diseases outbreak are still killing innocent struggling people .. Ministry of environment need to really work harder so as to prevent reoccurrence next year .

Another thing is , how did they come to the conclusion that it’s gastroenteritis when samples have just been sent to the lab for test of possible cholera outbreak .

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by Ijawwomaninoyo: 7:12am On Nov 09, 2019
May God help us.

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by kobosmart(m): 7:12am On Nov 09, 2019
AwkaetitiBabe:
Good drainage system should put an end to flooding in Lagos.
angry is that you on your dp? Ya ugly o
Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by BilltheDON(m): 7:13am On Nov 09, 2019
Very sad
Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by dazzlingd(m): 7:13am On Nov 09, 2019
angry
Improve your journalism, not everybody understands every terminology

Gastroenteritis

inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically resulting from bacterial toxins or viral infection and causing vomiting and diarrhoea.

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by mach7(m): 7:15am On Nov 09, 2019
AwkaetitiBabe:
Good drainage system should put an end to flooding in Lagos.
Good drainage system that will greatly reduce flooding in Lagos, might require the demolition of at least 15% of the houses in Lagos. This is because most of these houses are built along drainage channels.

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by Vernon26(m): 7:17am On Nov 09, 2019
Gastroenteritis has been been in Lagos even before flood

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by PennywysCares(m): 7:19am On Nov 09, 2019
shocked

Gastroenteritis (Gastroenteritis Virus, Murine)
A species of the coronavirus genus causing hepatitis in mice and pigs
Four strain virus MHV1, 2, 3, & 4
Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by Coolcash1: 7:20am On Nov 09, 2019
That OP’s picture is very touchy....Seeing the two children crying.... embarassed

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by dfrost: 7:20am On Nov 09, 2019
shocked

Food safety cannot be overemphasized. People should always wash their hands at all times especially schools for children.

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Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by sylve11: 7:23am On Nov 09, 2019
all i have to say is ''it is well''. sad cool
Re: Gastroenteritis: 11 Die In Lagos, 370 Others Being Treated by Ayantoyeopeyem(f): 7:23am On Nov 09, 2019
F

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