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The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHDA) say Cholera has spread from 13 to 15 Local Government Areas of the state with the death toll now at 37.
Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Chairman of BSPHDA, made the data available to the newsmen.
As at June 3, the state recorded 28 deaths when the infection hit 13 LGAs of the state.
Gastroenteritis is a short-term illness triggered by the infection and inflammation of the digestive system. Symptoms can include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and vomiting.
He mentioned that the affected LGAs included; Bauchi, Darazo, Dass, Giade, Ganjuwa and Jama’are.
Others are Misau, Ningi, Shira, Tafawa Balewa, Warji, Alkaleri, Kirfi, Shira, and Zaki.
“The LGAs with the highest number of cases are; Bauchi 1,334, Toro 165, Ningi 91 and Dass 60,” he said.
He reminded the general public to practice environmental and personal hygiene and report all cases to the nearest health facilities. (NAN)
