Cholera
Update: Nigeria records 63 deaths, 2,000 cholera cases in 33 states – NCDC
There are at least 2,100 suspected cases of Cholera outbreak in 33 states of the federation, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
The NCDC, which put the fatality rate at tbree percent, said this marks a significant increase from the 1,579 cases reported just a week ago.
The NCDC, while highlighting the rapid spread of the disease, informed journalists on the measures deployed against the outbreak.
At a press conference on Tuesday, NCDC Director General, Jide Idris, said the cases were recorded as of June 30th, 2024.
According to him, “As at 30th June 2024, we have recorded a total number of 2,102 suspected cases, 63 deaths across 33 states and 122 LGAs with a case fatality rate of 3.0 per cent.
“This also ensures effective mobilisation, harmonisation and distribution of resources to support the affected states. This is done through the relevant thematic areas of response that cover coordination, surveillance, case management, infection prevention and control, risk communication and community engagement, water sanitation and hygiene, vaccination, logistics, and research with an incident action plan for the response developed and being implemented.”
Idris said Lagos, Bayelsa, Abia, Zamfara, Bauchi, Katsina, Cross River, Ebonyi, Rivers, and Delta contribute about 90 per cent of cases.
On the cause of the outbreak, he linked it to consumption of contaminated water and food, while highlighting the highly contagious nature of the disease to explain its spread.
He identified inadequate toilet facilities, poor sanitation and inadequate safe water as factors militating against cholera eradication in the country
He assured that the recently activated National Cholera Multisectoral Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) is providing strategic coordination.