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