Nigeria Warns of Cholera Outbreak After 30 Deaths This Year ¹ ² ³
The Nigerian government has activated the National Cholera Multi-Sectoral Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in response to the cholera outbreak.
As of June 24, 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths had been recorded across 31 states and 107 local government areas.
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Nigeria at “High Risk” of increased risk of cholera transmission and impact.
The cholera outbreak has affected all 36 states in the country, with Lagos State reporting 15 deaths and 350 suspected cases.
The NCDC has embarked on a coordinated approach with the states to identify and deal with the disease spread in the affected areas.
The centre will serve as the nerve centre for the coordination of response across the country, support affected states, facilitate rapid communication, data analysis, and decision-making processes, mobilise resources, expertise, and support from across the NCDC, partners, and stakeholders at all levels of government.
The government has advised citizens to be aware of the risk factors for cholera, which include eating contaminated food and drink, unhygienic sanitary conditions, and poor personal hygiene
