The Rivers State government has confirmed five cases of cholera and no fewer than nine associated deaths in an outbreak which has affected two Local Government Areas of the state.
The affected Local Government Areas are Akuku-Toru and Andoni.
The State Commissioner for Health, Adaeze Oreh, who made this disclosure, said confirmed cases were recorded in Akuku-Toru, while the nine associated fatalities were reported across both Akuku-Toru and Andoni LGAs.
According to her, the ministry has activated emergency response teams in the affected areas to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread.
He added that heightened sensitization efforts have been initiated across the state to educate residents on preventive measures.
Oreh stressed the importance of maintaining hygiene and promptly reporting suspected cases to health authorities.
The Commissioner urged parents to cooperate with health teams as they work to mitigate the impact of the outbreak.
She advised residents in the affected communities to ensure proper sanitation, drink only safe water, and seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, or dehydration.
Oreh assured the citizens that the government remains committed to safeguarding public health and will provide updates as the situation evolves.
