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[REGNUM] At least seven people have died as a result of cholera in the Nigerian capital Abuja, the press service of the Nigerian Ministry of Health said.It is reported that by 23 June, 91 patients with suspected cholera had been identified in Abuja. Three of them had the diagnosis confirmed after tests. According to the Nigerian Ministry of Health, patients with gastroenteritis have been admitted to Abuja hospitals since May. In this regard, the authorities suggested that a cholera outbreak had begun in the city.
The Ministry of Health of Nigeria noted that the Abuja authorities have taken a number of measures to prevent the spread of the disease. Also, test systems, drugs and necessary medical equipment for the treatment of patients with cholera were delivered to the capital.