Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Abdullazeez Adamin has  revealed that the two cases of Cholera were confirmed by medical practitioners.
Adam said one of the victims has been treated and discharged, while the second is still undergoing treatment.
“As far as Kogi is concerned, we have only two cases of cholera. Until people report it, samples taken for test and confirmation obtained by undergoing culture in the laboratory, we may not know the other cases,” Adam said.
“If we want to know the type, samples must be taken and sent to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Abuja.
“As earlier mentioned, as for the recent cholera outbreak in the country, up until Wednesday, June 26, we had just one recorded case, which is counted.
“If it’s not reported, one can’t say there’s any. Unreported case means when someone is sick and is stooling, yet have not gone to hospital or any health facility but resolved to taking ORS or drugs while at home, it can’t be counted.
“If it’s suspected, reported and confirmed, then it can be counted as a case, else it won’t.”
Adam said drastic measures have been taken to ensure that the disease is contained, adding that there are disease surveillance and notification officers in all wards in the 21 LGAs of the state.
He added that there are also radio and television jingles, handbills with messages in languages of the three dominant tribes in the state, including Hausa and English.
The commissioner appealed to the public to report any suspected case of cholera and maintain good hygiene

Kevin Nengia

Costa Rica is home to one of the world’s Blue Zones, where people live longer and healthier lives than average. The region of Cartago, called Llano Grande is known for its rich agriculture.
According to a cookbook author and cooking teacher a diet of “pura vida”, lifestyle is our secret to longevity.
Beans
Beans are a great source of protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, prebiotics, vitamins and minerals. They have been linked to reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
Black and red beans are the most popular, usually served as part of a casado (our traditional dish of rice, beans, veggies and protein) or as a soup consisting of beans and vegetables.
Chickpeas and lentils are popular there and can be used as a substitute for the traditional black beans.
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetables in Costa Rica are generally eaten fresh, not out of a can or a freezer. We typically get our fruits and veggies from local markets called verdulerias.
Some of the most common ones in their diet are papaya, mango, banana, watermelon, pineapple and passion fruit, and they are either eaten on their own or made into drinks and juices.
They use a variety of vegetables in Costa Rican cooking, including potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, avocado, onion, beets, yucca and zucchini. Veggies are either eaten raw, in simple salads dressed with lime, or prepared as picadillo, chopped and boiled, occasionally with some animal protein mixed in for flavor.
Picadillo de chayote is probably another favorite. Chayote is a type of squash that is native to Central and South America, and not very common in the United States. It is green and crisp, and it tastes similar to a jicama.
Rice and corn
Grains like rice and corn are present in diet Costa ricans but mainly as a complement to the beans and vegetables that we eat.
For instance, the tortillas are used to eat the picadillo popularly called “gallos.” Arroz con pollo is a traditional Costa Rican dish consisting of rice, a lot of chopped vegetables and different pieces of chicken.
This meal is a very popular at celebrations like birthdays, but it is also very commonly enjoyed day to day.
Coffee
In Costa Rican coffee is known for being high in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation. Sugary drinks are generally not a big part of the coffee-drinking culture.
Coffee here is enjoyed black or with a bit of milk. And as much as any other meal, a cup is best enjoyed slowly — we do take our time to drink.
It’s a favorite Costa Rican longevity recipe.
They eat rice and beans, either black or red, two to three times a day. For lunch this meal is called casado. For breakfast, it is called gallo pinto and consists of rice and beans mixed with onions, peppers, and cilantro, accompanied with corn tortillas and coffee.
Thanks to its combination of whole grains, protein, amino acids and antioxidants, longevity researcher and Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner considers gallo pinto to be the healthiest breakfast in the world. It is amazing how such a simple dish can be packed with so many health benefits.
Here is my recipe for Gallo Pinto, so you can make it at home.

A new research has shown that more than a billion people are living with obesity around the world as published in The Lancet show.
The figures includes about 880 million adults and 159 million children, according to 2022 data.
The highest rates are in Tonga and American Samoa for women and American Samoa and Nauru for men, with some 70-80% of adults living with obesity.
Out of some 190 countries, the United Kingdom ranks 55th highest for men and 87th for women.
The international team of scientists say there is an urgent need for major changes in how obesity is tackled.
Obesity can increase the risk of developing many serious health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
Ranking global obesity rates (the percentage of population classed as obese, after age differences are accounted for), researchers found:
The US comes 10th highest for men and 36th highest for women
India ranks 19th lowest for women and 21st lowest for men
China is 11th lowest for women and 52nd lowest for men
Chart showing obesity data
Senior researcher Prof Majid Ezzati, of Imperial College London, told the BBC: “In many of these island nations it comes down to the availability of healthy food versus unhealthy food.
“In some cases there have been aggressive marketing campaigns promoting unhealthy foods, while the cost and availability of healthier food can be more problematic.”
Prof Ezzati, who has been looking at global data for years, says he is surprised at the speed the picture has changed, with many more countries now facing an obesity crisis, while the number of places where people being underweight is regarded as the biggest concern, has decreased.