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Media 
reported on 25 July 2017 that the Lagos State Government has confirmed two deaths from cholera in a new outbreak in the state. State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris said the outbreak was caused by contamination of water sources with sewage following recent heavy rains.
Areas affected by the outbreak are Somolu, Oshodi-Isolo and Surulere local government areas of the state. 27 cases have been recorded.
Cholera is rare in travellers, mild cases may present as travellers' diarrhoea.
All travellers should be given advice on maintaining good food, water and hand hygiene, see traveller's diarrhoea, safe eating and drinking and water purification.
Travellers should be advised on basic steps in self - treating diarrhoea, particularly maintaining hydration.
Vaccination should be considered under the following circumstances and is dependant on the individual risk assessment:
Volunteers/aid workers/medical personnel in disaster relief situations where cholera outbreaks likely.
Those travelling to work in slums/refugee camps, areas affected by natural disasters, or countries experiencing cholera outbreaks (see current notes on the country concerned).
For further information see Cholera
