After the outbreak of cholera disease which hit hard in Katsina state over last month, reports has shown that over 150 people have died
The Nation reports that Shamsudeen Yahaya, Executive Secretary, Katsina Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA) has revealed that over 150 people have died as a result of the outbreak in the state.
He said at least 5,677 cases have been reported since the outbreak in the state.
Yahaya said the figures were gathered from hospitals and other primary health care centres in the state, adding that the casualty figure could be higher since some victims, particularly those in the rural areas, do not visit the hospitals.
He advised residents to avoid unhygienic practices, dumping of refuse indiscriminately.
“When people engage in indiscriminate dumping of refuse, indiscriminate open defecation, there is bound to be spread of diseases such as cholera.”