The South-West had the lowest diagnostic accuracy at 36.7 per cent, reflecting significant regional disparities in clinical performance levels.
The health ministry said the 15 students who required admission at General Hospital Kawo have fully recovered and have since been discharged.
“We have successfully developed 27 products. Five already have NAFDAC registration numbers, while 18 are undergoing regulatory assessment,” said NNMDA.
According to him, the hospital records up to 6,000 paediatric emergency cases annually, many of which arrive in critical condition.
Mr Idris outlined key preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease.
The minister said that handwashing with soap remains one of the most effective and affordable ways to prevent diseases.
Mr Rahab Jatau said, “Chlorination kills bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms that can contaminate well water, making it safe for drinking.’’
Mrs Abraham-Agbelusi said that the side effects of most of the additives far outweighed their benefits.
Mr Fagbemi said that oral cholera vaccines were available and effective in preventing outbreaks.
Vietnam’s food safety department under the health ministry has ordered an investigation into the case.
