Following the outbreak of cholera in Lagos and some states, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has called for extensive measures to protect school children.
The United Nations organisation also called for concerted efforts to prevent disruption in the academic calendar over the spread of the disease.
The Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucrier, who made the call on Monday in a statement, said the cholera outbreaks critically affected children and the young population.
According to Lafoucrier, these vulnerable groups face substantial health risks particularly children and young adults attending schools.
She noted that children were prone to severe dehydration and a high mortality rate.
The UNICEF chief, however, solicited adequate awareness across the country to sensitise the populace on cholera outbreaks and preventive measures as part of efforts to address the issue.