Cholera Kills 28 In Kano

28 peaples have lost their lives to cholera in Kano between the months of January and July this year as a result of 400 reported cases of acute watery diarrhea and 50 confirmed cases of cholera across 33 local government areas in the state .

This was confirmed by the state’s commissioner of health, Dr. Kabiru Ibrahim Getso while addressing news men in his office yesterday .

Explaining steps taken by the Kano state government through his ministry, the commissioner stated that measures have been taken to alleviate the situation while reminding the public that currently there are 17 states battling the outbreak across the country including Kano .

“As you might be aware, the country is currently experiencing increased incidence of acute watery diarrhea and an ongoing cholera outbreak in 17 states,” he said .