Akin Abayomi – National Infinity Magazine

Lagos battling with highly contagious cholera strain -Health Commissioner

Dr. Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State commissioner for health, says the state government is battling a strain of cholera described as highly aggressive and contagious. On Sunday, Abayomi said Lagos has recorded 17 confirmed cases of cholera and 15 fatalities so far. He said laboratory investigation has confirmed the strain to be cholera sub-type O-1, adding that the subtype is associated with more severe diseases. On Monday, in a post on X, Abayomi said the identified strain is “highly aggressive and contagious, with potential for widespread dissemination”. Abayomi said through…

2,430 COVID-19 patients on the run – Lagos Health Commissioner

Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

Lagos criminalises non-wearing of Face masks Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health has raised the alarm over the refusal by 2,430 people, who tested positive, to report at the isolation camp or present themselves for treatment. In a series of tweets at the weekend, Lagos State Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi said: “Two thousand four hundred and thirty active cases in the communities are yet to turn up for admission in care centres, either due to fear of stigmatisation or preference for home care treatment.” The…