LAGOS, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Acute diarrhea has killed two persons in Lagos, Nigeria's economic hub from the 27 cases line-listed, as efforts to control the outbreak intensified, an official said Tuesday.
Jide Idris, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, told reporters at a news conference that the upsurge of acute diarrhea cases was the aftermath of flooding experienced by residents in some parts of the state following heavy rainfall in the last few days.
The council areas where the diarrhea disease was recorded were Shomolu, Oshodi-Isolo and Surulere.
Idris said the state government had put measures in place to check the spread of the disease.
The medical doctor told reporters that acute diarrhea disease with or without vomiting was caused by a bacteria disease transmitted through ingestion of food or water contaminated with infective feces.
The commissioner appealed to Lagos residents to imbibe proper hygiene including hand washing, washing of fruits and vegetables before eating.
He also advised them to boil water from unsafe sources before drinking and always ensure that they cover their foods and water all the time. Enditem
