Inmates die as cholera hits Kano prison
Two inmates have died in a cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano State. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed this in a statement, on Saturday. According to the Service’s spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Corrections, JN Osuji, laboratory tests conducted on September 23 confirmed the outbreak. He said the outbreak was […]
Two inmates have passed away due to a cholera outbreak at a prison in Kano State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed the incident on September 24, reporting that the outbreak was first detected on September 17. An inmate exhibited symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, leading to immediate medical attention at the facility's health center.
Emergency health protocols were subsequently activated. According to NCoS, the outbreak has been contained, with no further fatalities reported since the initial confirmation. The Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, emphasized ongoing medical intervention, monitoring, and preventive measures in collaboration with the Kano State Government to ensure the outbreak's resolution.
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