Cholera Outbreak: NCDC records 30 deaths, 1,141 suspected cases in 2024

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 1,141 suspected cases of cholera, with 65 confirmed cases and 30 deaths across 96 local government areas in 30 states from January 1 to June 11, 2024.

The centre noted that the multi-sectoral National Cholera Technical Working Group , led by NCDC and comprising the Federal Ministries of Environment and Water Resources, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency , the World Health Organisation , United Nations Children’s Fund , and other partners, has been providing support to the affected states.

NCDC explained that cholera is a food and water-borne disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, ingested through contaminated water and food. Water contamination usually results from the faeces of infected individuals, occurring during water collection, transportation, or storage at home. Food can also be contaminated by unclean hands during preparation or consumption.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 1,141 suspected cases of cholera, with 65 confirmed cases and 30 deaths across 96 local government areas in 30 states from January 1 to June 11, 2024. Consequently, the centre has issued a public health advisory warning about the increasing…

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