Cholera has killed 15 persons in Lagos State with 350 suspected cases reported in the state. The Lagos Ministry of Health says there are 17 confirmed cases of cholera in the state. Lagos State Commissioner for Health Professor Akin Abayomi revealed that 350 suspected cases of cholera were reported in 29 wards across multiple LGAs in Lagos State with 17 confirmed cases and 15 fatalities so far. The health commissioner says the laboratory investigation and test results have confirmed Cholera sub-type O-1. This subtype is associated with more severe disease. According to our ongoing surveillance and monitoring updates, the pattern of new cases per day varies across LGAS. He says there is a need for residents to adhere strictly to precautionary, personal, and environmental hygiene measures.